Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Collectorate Rangareddy district released statistics showing an increase of over 60,000 voters in the last four months. This includes 19,350 electors over the age of 85.
The total number of voters in Rangareddy district has risen from 35,22,420 to 35,85,426, with 18,46,387 male voters and 17,38,609 female voters. This is an increase of 63,006 voters. 24,021 male voters and 39,009 female voters were added to the electoral rolls during this period.
District Collector K Shashanka stated during a press meet that preparations are being made for free and fair elections in the district. Measures include the formation of flying squad teams, Static Surveillance Teams, and video surveillance teams to monitor the polling process.
Out of 3,369 polling stations in the district, around half were designated as critical. Special vigilance teams and additional police forces will be deployed at these troubled polling stations.
The Model Code of Conduct came into effect in the district following the release of the election schedule. The notification will be released on April 18, with polling taking place on May 13 and results declared on June 4.
The election code of conduct prohibits public meetings, political campaigns, and gatherings without prior permission. Nodal Officers have been appointed to handle complaints about violations, and a toll-free number and C-Whistle App are available to report violations.
Elderly and disabled voters over 85 years old can use the ‘vote from home’ facility by submitting a 12-D form to the concerned BLOs within five days of the election notification. The Collector warned against negligence and violations of the election code of conduct, stating that strict action will be taken against offenders.
