Suryaa News Desk: State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha stated that MPTC and ZPTC election polling is continuing in a peaceful atmosphere across the state. On Thursday, the Commissioner visited several polling centers in NTR and Krishna districts to inspect the election process.
The visits included the polling center at the Railway Wagon Workshop in Guntupalli, Ibrahimpatnam mandal, the Patapadu polling center in Vijayawada rural mandal, and the polling center at the Zilla Parishad Boys High School in Gannavaram. During these visits, the Commissioner inquired about the facilities provided to voters, the management of the polling process, and security arrangements. He also spoke with voters regarding their experience at the polling stations.
According to the Commissioner, voters and staff reported that all arrangements were satisfactory and no difficulties were encountered. He noted that voters are exercising their franchise peacefully, the district administration has made effective arrangements, and political parties are fulfilling their responsibilities.
The Commissioner stated that polling is expected to conclude by 5:00 PM. Following this, ballot boxes will be transported to strong rooms under tight security, and formalities will be completed at reception centers. He confirmed that CCTV surveillance has been installed at all visited polling centers and that continuous monitoring will be maintained at the strong rooms. The Commissioner also discussed the election process with Krishna district election observer V. Abhishek.
As polling time remains, the State Election Commissioner appealed to voters to arrive at the centers in large numbers to exercise their right to vote.
