Rajesh Tiwari (Bureau Report)
Sonbhadra/Uttar Pradesh
Under the chairmanship of District Magistrate/District Election Officer Charcha Gaur, a meeting was held with representatives of recognized political parties regarding the distribution of polling places in the Collectorate Auditorium on Saturday. He appealed to political parties to provide problems, objections and suggestions related to polling places by 25 October 2026.
The District Election Officer said that the process of allotment of polling places is going on as per the guidelines of the Election Commission of India. So far 1660 polling places have been identified in the district. He instructed the concerned officers to re-inspect all the polling places and check the necessary facilities and arrangements, so that voters do not face any inconvenience during voting.
He said that the suggestions and proposals given by political parties in the past have been disposed of. If there is still any problem or suggestion regarding any polling place, then provide it within the stipulated time frame, so that necessary action can be taken. He also stressed on ensuring that the prescribed standards are followed in determining the polling places.
Sadar MLA Bhupesh Choubey, former MLA and SP national secretary Avinash Kushwaha, SP District President Ramnihor Yadav, representatives of various political parties and other public representatives were present in the meeting. At the same time, concerned officers including SDM Robertsganj Ashish Kumar Tripathi, SDM Ghorawal Vishal Singh, SDM Obra Ravi Paswan, SDM Duddhi Ashok Kumar and Assistant District Election Officer Jagroop Singh Patel were present.