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Election officials begin preparations for Manipur polls

Imphal, Oct 28 (UNI) The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur, has appointed nodal officers for various election activities to ensure the smooth conduct of the General Elections to the State Assembly, 2027.

Kamei Angam Romanus, IPS, IGP Z-III, has been named nodal officer for Law and Order, VM and Security Plan.
Hungyo Worshang, IAS, Commissioner (Excise), will handle Excise, while Khumanthem Diana Devi, IAS, Director (Transport), will oversee Transport Management.
Konsam Binku, MFS, Additional Commissioner of Excise and Director (Treasury i/c), has been appointed for Election Expenditure Monitoring.
G. Robert Sharma, Director (IT), will be the nodal officer for Computerization, Cyber Security and IT. Ng. Uttam Singh, has been assigned the Model Code of Conduct, and W. Phajatombi Devi, will handle Media.
Dr. Yumnam Suraj Singh, will oversee Observer-related work, while P. Lenin Singh, has been given the Communication Plan.
Md. Yasser Ahmed Khan, will be the nodal officer for SVEEP, Ballot Paper, Postal Ballot, EVM Management and Polling Material. Lokeshor Brahmacharimayum, has been appointed for Electoral Rolls, ETBPS, Manpower and Training Management, and Complaint and Voter Helpline.
Deputy Commissioner, Bishnupur, Pooja Elangbam, said there is need for proper coordination among all security agencies deployed in the district to ensure peaceful and smooth conduct of both activities.
While highlighting the importance of the forthcoming election, she also pointed that the harvesting season must be carried out peacefully, with the safety and security of farmers given due priority.
Superintendent of Police, Bishnupur, Ksh. Ravikumar Singh, said security assessment of the last election has been done and highlighted areas where further improvements could be made to strengthen security arrangements.
Deputy Commissioner, Kangpokpi, Hemant Kumar, said he chaired a meeting with representatives of all recognised political parties functioning within the district on the rationalisation of polling stations in connection with the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of Photo Electoral Rolls, 2027, at the Conference Hall of the District Election Officer/Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Kangpokpi District.
He apprised the political party representatives of the ongoing Special Summary Revision and the process of rationalisation of polling stations.
The DEO also discussed the proposals and applications submitted by the political parties regarding changes in polling stations, changes in sections, changes in nomenclature, and the division of polling stations having more than or nearly 1,200 voters.
The DEO took note of the applications and the proposed changes, considering criteria such as accessibility, infrastructure, and distance.
The rationalisation of polling stations will be completed by November 2, 2026, while the Integrated Draft Electoral Rolls will be published on November 12, 2026.
The period for filing claims and objections will be from November 12 to December 11, 2026, and the disposal of claims and objections will be completed by December 28, 2026.
Thereafter, the final Electoral Roll will be published on January 4, 2027.
The Election Commission of India had yesterday directed the Manipur government to transfer officers directly connected with the conduct of elections who are posted in their home districts or have served in one place for a long period, as the state prepares for the 2027 Assembly elections.
The instructions, also cover Goa, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
The term of the present Manipur Legislative Assembly ends on March 13, 2027.
Among the five states, Goa’s term runs until March 14, Punjab’s until March 16, Uttarakhand’s until March 28 and Uttar Pradesh’s until May 22, 2027.
Under the directive, no election-linked officer will be allowed to continue in a revenue district if posted in their home district, or if they have completed three years there in the last four years, or will complete three years on or before March 31, 2027.
Officers posted at state headquarters, those not directly connected with elections such as doctors, engineers and teachers, and Sector Officers or Zonal Magistrates are generally outside the transfer policy.
The Commission cautioned, however, that officials found guilty of political bias after enquiry may be transferred and face departmental action.
Officers retiring by March 31, 2027, are exempt from transfer but must be relieved of election-related posts.
Transfers of officers engaged in the ongoing Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls are to be ordered only after the final publication of the rolls and in consultation with the Chief Electoral Officer. Any extraordinary transfer before that requires prior approval from the Commission.
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