The district administration on Monday asked all the political parties to appoint booth-level representatives, who will work with the election officials to remove discrepancies in the voters’ list.
Amit Khatri, deputy commissioner, Gurugram, held a meeting with the representatives of various political parties in his office at mini-secretariat to discuss the preparations for the Lok Sabha elections. Gurugram will vote on May 12 for the general elections.
The representatives were also told that the cavalcade of a candidate should not have more than 10 cars, and in case the number is more, distance will have to be maintained by the vehicles exceeding the limit.
In the meeting, deputy commissioner said till date none of the political parties had appointed booth-level workers and this must be done at the earliest. He also informed them that eight operators are working on helpline number 1950, which can be helpful in getting new voters registered.
In case, the political parties wanted to get their workers trained in the usage of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT), then the district election office could arrange it.
Khatri also informed that a candidate must add the expenses incurred on vehicles which would used for campaigning to the expenditure statement to be submitted to the poll watchdog.
Also, the candidates would have to seek permit for using vehicles in election. They were also told that the permission must be pasted on the front glass of the vehicles.
{{/usCountry}}Also, the candidates would have to seek permit for using vehicles in election. They were also told that the permission must be pasted on the front glass of the vehicles.
{{/usCountry}}All the candidates will have to maintain the campaign expenses, which will be reviewed by the election observer. The district administration will also maintain a shadow register in which the spending by every candidates will be noted, and later these two registers will be compared.
The administration will also monitor the use of social media and electronic media by the candidates of various parties. The advertisements to be released in social media would also have to be approved by media certification and advertisement committee.