To ensure free, fair and transparent Urban Local Body elections, Haryana State Election Commissioner Dhanpat Singh on Thursday said that all observers should continuously monitor the election process effectively. After holding a meeting of general and police observers, Singh said that all observers will coordinate with the District Deputy Commissioner and police officers to conduct the municipal elections in a free, fair, peaceful and transparent manner.
He said that all observers should visit as many polling stations as possible, especially sensitive and hypersensitive polling stations. Strict vigil should be maintained on distribution of cash or liquor, clothes or any other material by the contesting candidates, their representatives and political parties to influence the voters. The State Election Commission should be informed about the seizure action taken daily till the completion of the election.
The State Election Commissioner said special vigil should be kept on the movement of anti-social elements, history-sheeters, fugitives, proclaimed offenders, people on parole/furlough, former convicts etc. Also, ensure that the district administration takes immediate and effective action on all complaints related to law and order.
He said the observers should fix a time to meet the contesting candidates, representatives of political parties and the public and after listening to their complaints, problems and suggestions, ask the concerned Deputy Commissioner, Police Commissioner, Superintendent of Police and Returning Officer to implement them.
