NEW DELHI: Eight polling stations across the Arunachal Pradesh have been marked for repolling after the Election Commission of India declared the initial polling void. The EC has taken decisive action in response to reports of EVM damage and violence during polling in the state.
Deputy chief electoral officer Liken Koyu announced that fresh polling will take place on April 24, from 6 am to 2 pm, in the affected areas.The decision aims to ensure the integrity and fairness of the electoral process.
The identified polling stations for repolling are as follows:
Sario in the Bameng assembly constituency, East Kameng district
Longte Loth under Nyapin assembly seat, Kurung Kumey district
Dingser, Bogiya Siyum, Jimbari, and Lengi polling booths under Nacho constituency, Upper Subansiri district
Bogne and Molom polling booths under Rumgong assembly constituency, Siang district
These locations witnessed disturbances and malfunctions that compromised the voting process during the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls held on April 19.
Despite the challenges, a significant portion of the electorate turned out, with an estimated 76.44 per cent of the total 8,92,694 voters exercising their franchise. However, concerns over the validity of the process prompted the Election Commission’s intervention.
It’s noteworthy that the ruling BJP had secured victory in 10 assembly seats uncontested prior to the polls, underlining the stakes in this crucial electoral exercise.
As the nation watches, the Election Commission remains committed to upholding the democratic principles and ensuring a free and fair electoral process in Arunachal Pradesh.
Deputy chief electoral officer Liken Koyu announced that fresh polling will take place on April 24, from 6 am to 2 pm, in the affected areas.The decision aims to ensure the integrity and fairness of the electoral process.
The identified polling stations for repolling are as follows:
Sario in the Bameng assembly constituency, East Kameng district
Longte Loth under Nyapin assembly seat, Kurung Kumey district
Dingser, Bogiya Siyum, Jimbari, and Lengi polling booths under Nacho constituency, Upper Subansiri district
Bogne and Molom polling booths under Rumgong assembly constituency, Siang district
These locations witnessed disturbances and malfunctions that compromised the voting process during the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls held on April 19.
Despite the challenges, a significant portion of the electorate turned out, with an estimated 76.44 per cent of the total 8,92,694 voters exercising their franchise. However, concerns over the validity of the process prompted the Election Commission’s intervention.
It’s noteworthy that the ruling BJP had secured victory in 10 assembly seats uncontested prior to the polls, underlining the stakes in this crucial electoral exercise.
As the nation watches, the Election Commission remains committed to upholding the democratic principles and ensuring a free and fair electoral process in Arunachal Pradesh.