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AP: All arrangements made for counting of votes of ULB election

Visakhapatnam, Nov 2 (UNI) GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg has said that arrangements have been made for counting of votes in the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Second Ordinary Elections–2026, scheduled to be held on Tuesday.
The Commissioner on Monday held a review meeting with the officials on arrangements made for the counting of votes with Returning Officers, Zonal Commissioners, Zonal Special Officers, senior GVMC officials and officers from various departments at the premises of the Gajuwaka Zone Counting Centre, established at the Administrative Block of Andhra University Engineering College.
During the meeting, the Commissioner explained in detail the procedures to be followed during the counting process, election regulations, responsibilities of officers and staff, and the precautionary measures to be taken in advance.
He instructed the officers and staff engaged in counting duties to discharge their responsibilities with composure, patience and alertness at every stage and emphasized that election rules must be followed meticulously to ensure that there is no scope for errors during the counting process.
The Commissioner advised the concerned officers and staff to visit their respective zonal counting centres in advance and familiarise themselves thoroughly with the arrangements, duties and responsibilities assigned to them. He also directed them to ensure that all necessary arrangements and facilities are in place before the commencement of counting.
He told the the officers that they must effectively perform the responsibilities entrusted to them and work in mutual coordination to ensure the successful completion of the vote counting process in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Election Commission.
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