The Election Fee (EC) on Sunday issued a set of pointers of “dos and don’ts” that must adopted by the counting officers amid the extreme heatwave sweeping the state.
The ballot panel has additionally laid emphasis on particular preparations that will be made on the counting centres for ballot personnel.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Navdeep Rinwa stated District Election Officers have been instructed to present particular emphasis on the warmth advisory in order that counting personnel don’t face issues.
“Counting officers have been suggested to put on mild cotton cloths and canopy their heads with a cotton towel or cap. Directions have been given to the District Election Officers to make preparations for sufficient ORS (oral rehydration resolution) sachets and medical kits on the counting facilities. Medical groups can even be deployed to present fast medical consideration to the counting officers,” the CEO stated.
In the meantime, directions have additionally been despatched to make preparations for followers, coolers and mist followers on the seating areas of candidates, their brokers, counting personnel in addition to different workers throughout counting.
2.19 proportion level drop in voter turnout
The EC Sunday stated the voter turnout after seven phases of polling in Uttar Pradesh was 56.09 per cent, a drop of two.19 proportion factors from the 2019 turnout of 59.11 per cent.
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