Northeast Desk, 19th March: Following the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the 18th Lok Sabha Election 2024, the Churachandpur district administration, under the directive of the Election Commission of India, has issued guidelines for the public.
Emphasizing strict compliance with the MCC until the conclusion of the election process, Additional District Election Officer (Addl DEO) Saurabh Yadav advised the public not to carry more than Rs. 50,000 in cash, as larger amounts could potentially be used for inducing or bribing voters. Carrying Narcotic Drugs and Illicit Liquor of any kind is strictly prohibited.
The District Administration and the Police Department have established specialized teams, including Flying Squad Teams and Static Surveillance Teams, to counter illicit activities during the election period.
Special polling stations will be arranged for displaced voters at relief camps, and Yadav urged all concerned to avail themselves of the facilities by submitting their particulars in ID forms, which can be obtained from designated offices.
The District Administration has instituted Seizure of Cash Committee and Monitoring Teams at various locations to ensure effective control over violations. Citizens are encouraged to report any violations to designated authorities for prompt action.
District Nodal Officer for the Model Code of Conduct, Samuel Lhungdim, urged citizens to utilize the c-VIGIL app for reporting MCC violations. The app allows users to upload multimedia evidence of violations and automatically detects their location.
A dedicated media centre has been opened in Room No. GF-8, Mini Secretariat Building, Tuibong, to facilitate media persons in accessing information related to the election process and other activities of the DEO.
Lhungdim solicited the cooperation of all citizens to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the Lok Sabha election in the district.
Manipur will go to the polls on April 19 and April 26, with preparations underway to ensure a peaceful and fair electoral process.
Notably, Churachandpur district was the epicentre of communal clashes between the Meiteis and Kukis that broke out on May 3, 2023, resulting in the loss of over 200 lives.
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