Voting Underway In Shravasti For Teachers’ MLC Election, 16% Turnout By 10:30

Voting is under way in Uttar Pradesh’s Shravasti district for the MLC Gorakhpur-Faizabad Khand Teachers’ Election, with voters casting their ballots at five polling centres amid tight security.

District Magistrate Annapurna Garg and Superintendent of Police Rahul Bhati inspected the polling centres and reviewed the arrangements. They took stock of the facilities and security measures and issued necessary directions to the concerned officials.

The administration is on alert to ensure that the election is conducted fairly and peacefully. Along with security arrangements at the polling centres, officials are also keeping a close watch on the election process.

A total of five polling centres have been set up in Shravasti for the teachers’ election. There are 1004 voters in the district who will exercise their right to vote.

By 10:30 am, 16 per cent polling had been recorded. Voting will continue until 4 pm.

During the inspection, DM Annapurna Garg reviewed the arrangements at the polling centres, while SP Rahul Bhati specifically took stock of the security arrangements. The two officers also assessed the overall preparations for the polling process.

Officials have been given necessary directions as the voting continues. The administration is monitoring both the security arrangements and the election process at all five centres.

Voters are exercising their franchise under the security arrangements put in place across Shravasti. The administration has said it remains fully prepared to complete the election in a fair and peaceful manner.