Prez poll

16th Prez Poll ;  Ballot boxes reach State capital

TDT Bureau

IMPHAL, July 14,2022:  BALLOT  Boxes, Ballot papers and all other election related materials for the 16th Presidential Election, in respect of Manipur, to be held at the Assembly Secretariat, Manipur, arrived safely, on Wednesday, at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, Imphal, from New Delhi.

The materials were handed over to a Special team comprising Rohit Sapam, Addl. Secretary/ARO, Assembly Secretariat, Lairenjam Dhanashyam, Under Secretary, Assembly Secretariat and Binod Salam, Assistant Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur, by officials from Election Commission of India, New Delhi, at 4.30 AM.

It has now been taken to the Assembly Secretariat and kept under seal inside the Strong Room under strict security vigil.

All necessary preparations for smooth conduct of the election have been made and the poll will be conducted on July 18, from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Observer, appointed by the Election Commission of India, will oversee the conduct of the poll. Ballot boxes containing polled ballot papers, and other election materials will be carried back to the Returning Officer’s office, New Delhi on July 19 and counting of votes will be taken up on July 21.