Nagpur Division Sets Up 446 Polling Booths for Graduates Election
A total of 446 polling booths have been established across six districts in Nagpur division for the upcoming Graduates’ Constituency Election.
Nagpur district hosts 246 of the 446 booths for the election.
Polling is scheduled for October 23, with counting on October 27.
80 flying squads and multiple surveillance teams are deployed to ensure a smooth election process.
In preparation for the Graduates’ Constituency Election, 446 polling booths have been established across six districts in the Nagpur division, with Nagpur district alone accounting for 246 of these booths. The other districts include Chandrapur with 58 booths, Wardha with 41, Gondia with 39, Bhandara with 35, and Gadchiroli with 26 booths.
Election observer Dr. Harshdeep Kamble conducted a review of the election preparations at the divisional commissioner’s office on Friday. He emphasized the importance of coordination among all agencies involved to ensure that the election process is conducted smoothly, transparently, and effectively.
Polling is set to take place on Friday, October 23, from 8 AM to 4 PM, with the counting of votes scheduled for Tuesday, October 27. To uphold the model code of conduct, the division has mobilized 80 flying squads, 34 video surveillance teams, 14 video viewing teams, and established six control rooms to monitor the election activities. The review meeting assessed the operational readiness of these teams and the control rooms.
The discussions during the review also included logistical arrangements at polling booths, the distribution and collection of polling materials, the availability of ballot boxes, and the training and planning for polling staff. Preparations for the counting process were also scrutinized, with a presentation on the safe handling of polling materials and the necessary groundwork for counting.
Collectors from all six districts provided insights into the preparations, with key officials including Divisional Commissioner Vijayalakshmi Bidari, Nagpur Collector Kumar Ashirwad, and additional commissioners Pradeep Kulkarni and Rajesh Khawle in attendance. Their collective efforts aim to ensure a well-organized electoral process for the graduates’ election.
