ECI delegation to visit Telangana on June 22-24 to assess poll preparedness

Ahead of the upcoming assembly election, Telangana Chief Electoral Officer Vikas Raj and Director General of Police Anjani Kumar held a joint meeting to discuss and assess the state’s poll preparedness on Wednesday. The meeting aimed to apprise the district collectors and superintendents of police about the upcoming general election to the Legislative Assembly in Telangana. Highlighting the significance of the upcoming election, Chief Election Officer Vikas Raj announced the visit of a delegation from the Election Commission of India (ECI). The delegation, led by Dharmendra Sharma, Senior Deputy Election Commissioner, and Deputy Election Commissioners, along with senior officers of the Election Commission, will be in Hyderabad for three days, from June 22-24. Their visit is intended to evaluate and ensure preparedness for the forthcoming election. During their stay, the ECI delegation will first engage in crucial meetings with the CEO of Telangana, the Special Police Nodal Officer, and the CAPF Nodal Officer. These discussions will provide an opportunity to exchange insights and strategies regarding election security issues.