Due to the COVID19 implications, elections are being carried out with adequate precautions and security arrangements at the polling booths. Social distancing, sanitizers, thermal screening machines, masks, etc., have been arranged at polling booths. At the same time, the Election Commission (EC) has made arrangements to ensure that voters do not have any problem if they come in large numbers at the polling stations.
A total of 9,361 polling stations have been set up in the Assembly constituencies and voters from all over are pouring in with great enthusiasm. To ensure smooth and safe polling experience, mock polls were conducted in the presence of polling agents of the candidates. 13,115 ballot units, 13,115 control units and 14,050 VVPATs have been made available in the districts for voting.
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Tight security arrangements have been made and 48 companies of the paramilitary forces have also been deployed. In addition, 30 companies of the SAF have been deployed for additional security. Polling started at 7 a.m. in the state, which would continue till 6 p.m.
(With Inputs from IANS)
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