DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Haryana Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Agrawal, has stated that police verification will be conducted for counting agents nominated by any political party or contesting candidates for the counting of votes scheduled for June 4 for the 2024 general elections to the Lok Sabha.

Agarwal issued these instructions during a video conference with Deputy Commissioners-cum-District Election Officers regarding the counting arrangements.

He clarified that the Lok Sabha elections in the state were conducted in a fair and transparent manner. He mentioned that it is a record that this time there was no need for re-polling anywhere in the state. He said that this is the first instance since 2004 that there was no requirement for re-polling at any polling booth. This has been possible due to the diligent duty performed by the election staff and the positive cooperation of the voters.

He expressed hope that on the day of counting, all citizens, duty-bound employees, and security personnel will continue to cooperate in the same manner, ensuring the success of the Election Commission's goal of conducting free and transparent elections.

The Chief Electoral Officer also appealed to the media, the fourth pillar of democracy, to provide information to the public about each phase of the vote counting on June 4. Although the Election Commission has separately launched an election result helpline app, through which any citizen can get information about election results from across the country.
(editor@dailyworld.in)