DC elaborates measures for smooth conduct of counting process on June 4

DC elaborates measures for smooth conduct of counting process on June 4

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, May 31, 2024: Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan gave details of the measures in place for the smooth counting of votes polled for the Lok Sabha elections. The counting will be held on June 4 at NITK, Suratkal.

 

He informed that the strong room will be opened between 6 am and 7 am and the postal vote counting would begin at 8 am followed by counting of votes polled in the EVM, at 8.30 am.

He said there would be a three phase security system in place. CCTV cameras would be installed and firecrackers will not be allowed in the vicinity from 5 am till midnight of June 4 under Section 144.

There will be 112 tables and 19 rounds of counting. Eight election officers and 554 officers and other staff including micro observers have been appointed.

He said the district recorded a polling of 77.56%. A total of 14,09,653 voters have exercised their franchise. Of these 8,537 are postal votes.

City Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal said CAR, KSRP and paramilitary forces will be deployed for security purposes during the counting process.