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Lok Sabha Polls 2024: 5k vulnerable polling booths, Rs 150 cr illegal items seized in Punjab

Reported by:  PTC News Desk  Edited by:  Shefali Kohli -- April 05th 2024 08:46 PM
Lok Sabha Polls 2024: 5k vulnerable polling booths, Rs 150 cr illegal items seized in Punjab

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: 5k vulnerable polling booths, Rs 150 cr illegal items seized in Punjab

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 which is all set to take place in seven phases, stating from April 19 and results for Lok Sabha elections will be announced on June 4, Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C on Friday said that vulnerability mapping ahead of the Lok Sabha poll is going on and around 5,000 polling booths have been identified as vulnerable.

Speaking to media outlet, Sibin C said, “Vulnerability mapping is going on and around 5,000 polling booths have been identified as vulnerable. Critical polling stations are being identified and will be finalised only around the election date." 


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"According to the guidelines of the EC, all preparations on our end are complete. There are around 24000 booths, and as per our demand, we will get CAPF personnel. So far 25 companies have arrived and we are utilising the force. There are 2.12 crore voters. Recovery of around Rs 150 crores has been made- including drugs, liquor, and cash," Sibin C added. 

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Notably, the Lok Sabha election in Punjab will be held in a single phase on June 01, 2024. Voting in Punjab will be held for 13 Lok Sabha seats.

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The ECI instructed officials to boost security for central forces during polling. Districts provided data on liquor and drug seizures post-Model Code of Conduct. Measures to enhance voter turnout, webcasting, and polling station preparations were discussed. Crucial suggestions were exchanged with DCs, CPs, and SSPs.

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