Nagpur: Administrative preparations for the upcoming Nagpur Division Legislative Council Graduates’ Constituency election have been completed. Polling teams and staff have been appointed across all six districts of the division to ensure the voting process is conducted smoothly.
According to information provided by the election department, a total of 2,535 state government officers and employees have been assigned to election duties in the Nagpur division.
District-wise deployment
Nagpur district has the highest number of polling teams, with 246 regular and 40 reserve teams, for a total of 286 teams. With five employees (1+4) assigned to each team, 1,430 employees are required, and the same number of state government officers and employees has been made available. In addition, 250 central government officers will be available to assist in the district.
In Wardha district, 245 state government employees and 50 central government officers have been appointed for 49 teams, comprising 41 regular and eight reserve teams. In Bhandara district, 215 state employees and 45 central government officers are ready for 43 teams, including 35 regular and eight reserve teams.
Similarly, 225 state employees and 40 central government officers have been made available in Gondia district for 45 teams, comprising 39 regular and six reserve teams. In Chandrapur district, 260 state employees and 65 central government officers will be deployed for 65 teams, including 58 regular and seven reserve teams.
In Gadchiroli district, which is considered Naxal-affected and sensitive, 160 state government employees, 26 central government officers and 32 officers from central public sector undertakings have been specially made available for 32 teams, comprising 26 regular and six reserve teams.
Total personnel available
Across the Nagpur division, a total of 2,535 state government officers and employees, 476 central government officers and 32 officers from central public sector undertakings for Gadchiroli district have been made available.
“Administrative preparations have been completed to conduct the election in a completely transparent, secure and peaceful manner,” said election decision officer and Divisional Commissioner Vijayalakshmi Bidari.
