Image Source : PTI WB polls: 3,064 cubicles designated for 9 meeting seats
As many as 3,064 cubicles have been designated for 9 meeting seats in West Bardhaman district for the upcoming West Bengal polls, 618 greater than the final meeting elections, in gentle of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. While addressing a press convention in Asansol, District Magistrate Purnendu Kumar Maji knowledgeable that the full variety of voters is 22,31,749, out of which 11,46,969 are male, 10,74,732 are feminine and 48 are third gender voters.
As many as 763 extremely delicate and 827 delicate cubicles have been recognised.
“The total number of voting booths in the district is 3,064. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the number of booths in the district has increased by 618. Earlier the number of booths was 2,446,” Maji mentioned whereas addressing a press convention.
An further 1.27 lakh electors have registered to vote this time. About 450 polling stations could have an all-woman polling employees, and all cubicles will probably be offered fundamental amenities like ingesting water and bathrooms.
“A total of 15,230 polling staff will be present across all booths, about 90 per cent of whom have undergone training. The 1,500 who did not attend training have been given a show-cause notice. Action will be taken against those who fail to respond within the stipulated time,” the DM added.
The Election Commission of India on Friday introduced that West Bengal will witness eight-phased Assembly polls starting March 27. The counting of votes will happen on May 2.
Addressing a press convention, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora mentioned, “30 Assembly constituencies in five districts will go to polls in the first phase on March 27. 30 Assembly constituencies in four districts will go to polls in the second phase on April 1. In the third phase, 31 constituencies in 3 districts will go to the polls on April 6. 44 constituencies in five districts will go for polling on April 10.”
“In the fifth phase, 45 constituencies in six districts will witness polling on April 17. 43 constituencies in four districts in the sixth phase will go to polls on April 22. 36 constituencies in five districts in the seventh phase will go for polling on April 26. In the eighth and final phase, 35 constituencies in four districts will witness polling on April 29,” added Arora.
(With ANI inputs)
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