Nagpur Division Finalizes Election Preparations with 2,535 Staff

The Nagpur Division has completed its administrative preparations for the upcoming Graduates’ Constituency election for the Legislative Council. With a focus on ensuring a smooth voting process, polling teams and staff have been appointed across all six districts in the division.

According to the election department, a total of 2,535 state government officers and employees have been designated for election duties. Nagpur district leads with the highest number of polling teams, comprising 246 regular and 40 reserve teams, totaling 286 teams. Each team is supported by five personnel, amounting to 1,430 employees, all of whom have been made available for this crucial task.

In addition to Nagpur, other districts have also made significant staffing arrangements. Wardha district has appointed 245 state government employees and 50 central government officers for its 49 teams, while Bhandara district has 215 state employees and 45 central officers for 43 teams. Gondia district will have 225 state employees and 40 central officers for its 45 teams, and Chandrapur district is set to deploy 260 state employees along with 65 central officers across 65 teams.

Particularly noteworthy is the arrangement for Gadchiroli district, which is recognized as Naxal-affected and sensitive. Here, 160 state government employees, 26 central government officers, and 32 officers from central public sector undertakings have been allocated for 32 teams, ensuring adequate support in a challenging environment.

In total, the Nagpur division will see 2,535 state government personnel, 476 central government officers, and additional support from public sector undertakings. Vijayalakshmi Bidari, the election decision officer and Divisional Commissioner, emphasized that all preparations are in place to conduct the election transparently, securely, and peacefully.