Ahead of announcing the schedule for assembly elections in five states, the Election Commission on Friday held a meeting of observers with Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar asking them to ensure that the menace of money power is controlled thoroughly.
About the meeting
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kumar told reporters that the observers were "directed to ensure that the polls are violence-free and the menace of money power is controlled thoroughly".
It has been reported that the meeting primarily focused on finalising strategy to ensure smooth conduct of the democratic exercise. The discussions also encompassed methods for streamlining strategy to ensure that the model code is implemented effectively.
The Commission has so far taken stock of poll preparedness in Rajasthan, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. It is concluding its visit to Telangana on Thursday.
The poll panel is likely to announce election in the five states in the next few days.
Assembly polls are likely to be held in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Mizoram and Rajasthan in November-December.
Assembly Polls Awaited In Five States
In Novmber-December this year, assembly polls are likely to be held in five states including Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Mizoram and Rajasthan
The term of the legislative assembly of Mizoram ends on December 17 this year. The Mizo National Front is in power in the northeastern state.
The terms of the legislative assemblies of Telangana, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan end on different dates in January next year.
While the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) rules Telangana, Madhya Pradesh is ruled by the BJP. Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan have Congress governments
