DW BUREAU / Chandigarh In order to conduct Panchayati Raj Institutions elections in a fair and transparent manner in the state, Haryana State Election Commissioner, Sh. Dhanpat Singh directed the election observers to perform their duty with dedication and accountability. He further directed them to be present on their duty by 10 am before two days of elections. The State Election Commissioner was presiding over a meeting with the General Supervisor, Expenditure Supervisor and Police Supervisor appointed for conducting the first phase of elections to Panchayati Raj Institutions today. Secretary State Election Commission, Dr Inderjeet was also present in the meeting. The State Election Commissioner said that 27 Election Observers have been appointed in all the districts for the first phase of Panchayati Raj Institutions elections, including one general, one police and one expenditure election observer. He said that the Election Observers should reach the concerned district and inform the headquarters through email. He said that the election observers should strictly follow the guidelines and instructions issued by the State Election Commission. They can contact the State Election Commission during any problem they face. Take immediate cognizance over the complaint that comes to the General Supervisor regarding conducting free and fair elections, he directed. He said that in the first phase, election of Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti in Bhiwani, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Mahendragarh, Nuh, Panchkula, Panipat and Yamunanagar will be conducted on October 30 whereas elections of Panch and Sarpanch will be conducted on November 2. He said that if the re-polling is to be conducted in any district due to any reason, the concerned observers would be posted till the counting of votes. He said that the election observers should keep a strict vigil on the distribution of cash, liquor, clothes and other items for alluring voters in the elections. (editor@dailyworld.in)