Chief Electoral Officer took stock of the election system in Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Mukesh Kumar Meena took stock of the arrangements being made for fair conduct of elections and implementation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in the state. On Wednesday, the CEO held a video conference with District Election Officers (DEOs) from the State Secretariat regarding resolution of pending Forms 7 and 8, expediting the process of approving programs of political parties, redressal of complaints lodged through CVIGIL. Took information. Implementation of ES MS and other issues.

Clarifying that prior permission is required for events organized by political parties, Meena said they have to apply through the Suvidha portal 48 hours in advance to obtain permission. If there is not much time, they can directly apply offline for permission, and permission should be granted after entering the details in the Encore portal.
Saying that representatives of all political parties have raised objections to taking prior permission for the door-to-door campaign, he said, apart from the guidelines applicable in different states, they will be brought to the notice of the Election Commission of India (ECI). , He said that a decision on door-to-door campaign would be taken soon and the DEO would be informed. Political advertisements should be approved keeping all the acts in mind. He said that however, permission should not be given to erect new hoardings.