300 cos of paramilitary forces, 84k cops on duty as Tamil Nadu goes to polls | India News – The Times of India

300 cos of paramilitary forces, 84k cops on duty as Tamil Nadu goes to polls | India News – The Times of India

CHENNAI: As political parties went silent on Wednesday after the month-long campaign, the Election Commission went into high gear, giving the final push to ensure smooth polling across Tamil Nadu on Thursday.Electronic voting machines were dispatched to polling stations under tight security, while flying squads stepped up vigil to prevent last-minute cash distribution.Chief electoral officer…

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ECI to hold meet of all state poll chiefs on February 24 | India News – The Times of India

ECI to hold meet of all state poll chiefs on February 24 | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Election Commission of India will hold a conference of all state election commissioners (SECs) here on Feb 24, to discuss issues which include the sharing of ECI electronic voting machines (EVMs), electoral rolls and technological innovations like ECINet for smoother conduct of panchayat and municipal polls by state election commissions.While ECI conducts Lok…

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Maharashtra civic body polls: Campaigning ends, SEC enforces MCC — all you need to know | India News – The Times of India

Maharashtra civic body polls: Campaigning ends, SEC enforces MCC — all you need to know | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra is ready to host its Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls. Announcing the schedule at a press conference, state election commissioner Dinesh Waghmare said the model code of conduct has come into effect across the concerned districts.The announcement follows the Supreme Court’s order with an extended deadline to complete the local body election process…

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