Geofencing of polling booths begins in Palamu
The mapping work, being carried out on Google Earth, will be reviewed by the CEO between August 11 and August 19 through videoconferencing, officials here said. That apart, geo-fencing and Nazri Naksha, which is a handmade map of the polling station, are also being carried out. The entire exercise is to assess the accessibility of the polling stations, determining where they exist and how conveniently they can be reached.
Kundan Kumar, the electoral registration officer (ERO) of Bishrampur assembly constituency, said, "There are 367 polling stations in Bishrampur. However, 158 polling stations come under Kandi, Bardeeha, and Majhiaon blocks in the adjoining Garhwa district." Similarly, Daltonganj assembly constituency has 426 polling stations. Of them, 52 polling stations are in Bhandariya and Badgad blocks.
Of the 1,796 polling stations across Palamu parliamentary constituency, 210 are in Garhwa district. In another development, recognised political parties reluctant to provide the names of their district presidents for nominating booth level agents. Palamu deputy commissioner Sameera S said only Congress has complied so far. BJP's District President Amit Tiwary said they will notify the name soon.
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