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AP: SEC appoints 28 IAS officers as General Observers for local body elections

Vijayawada, Oct 15 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha has appointed 28 IAS officers as General Observers for the local body polls.
The Urban Local Body (ULB) elections will be held on October 28 and Mandal and Zilla Parishad elections on November 3, while Gram Panchayat elections will be held in three phases on November 26, 29 and December 3.
The SEC directed General Observers to ensure the free, fair, transparent and impartial conduct of local body elections across the State.
Conducting a briefing session with the IAS officers on Thursday, the Commissioner stated that the Model Code of Conduct had come into force with the announcement of the election schedule. He instructed the observers to ensure strict compliance with election rules and closely monitor any model code violations.
Puneetha highlighted the importance of the Poll Management App developed by the Commission to provide information on voter management, polling stations and election procedures. He also instructed the observers to coordinate with district police authorities and ensure adequate security arrangements.
Emphasising the importance of free and fair elections, Punetha urged officials to create an environment where every voter can exercise their franchise without fear, pressure or inducement. He stressed that General Observers must guide officials at all levels and closely monitor the election process to ensure peaceful and impartial elections across the State.
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