May 19th 2024.
The city of Bhubaneswar is getting ready for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections on May 20. This is a significant event as it will be the second phase of elections at the national level. To ensure the smooth conduct of voting, a total of 33,000 security personnel have been deployed throughout the state. This includes 102 companies of Central Armed Police Force and 66 platoons of Odisha Armed Police.
The voting will take place in five parliamentary constituencies - Aska, Kandhamal, Bargarh, Bolangir, and Sundargarh. In addition, 35 associated Assembly seats will also be casting their votes. These constituencies are spread across nine districts, including areas that are known to be affected by Maoist activities such as Kandhamal, Boudh, Bolangir, and Baragarh.
The first phase of elections, which was held on May 13, was carried out smoothly and without any major incidents. This is a testament to the efforts put in by the authorities to ensure the safety and security of the voting process. Despite the fact that six Naxal-affected districts fall under the polling zones, there were no reports of any Maoist-related violence. This can be attributed to the strong anti-Maoist operations in place and the timely provision of intelligence, as stated by DGP Arun Sarangi on Sunday.
To facilitate the voting process, a total of 9,162 polling stations have been set up at 7,339 locations. This includes 556 booths in areas that are prone to Maoist activities. In order to maintain law and order, 102 companies of CAPF and 66 platoons of Odisha Armed Police have been deployed. They are aided by 47 additional SPs, 88 DSPs, 236 inspectors, and 2,000 sub-inspectors who are all dedicated to their duty of ensuring a peaceful and fair voting process.
The authorities are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to make sure that the elections are conducted smoothly and without any untoward incidents. With the deployment of such a large number of security personnel and the implementation of strict measures to tackle any potential threats, the people of Odisha can cast their votes without any fear or concerns. The state is eagerly waiting for the results of the elections, which will determine the future of the nation and its people.
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