Hyderabad:The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to embark on a visit to Telangana, commencing on October 3. CEO Vikas Raj announced this visit, spanning three days, aimed at engaging with various stakeholders, evaluating poll readiness and fostering community interaction.
Telangana is one of the five states scheduled to go to the Polls later this year. Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram are the other states that will see assembly elections this year. The Bharitya Rashtra Samiti (BRS) led by incumbent Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao will be seeking a third term in office.
The inaugural day of the ECI visit will witness the team, comprising top officials, conducting a crucial meeting with National and state-recognised political parties.Subsequently, the team will engage with Enforcement Agencies to deliberate on vital matters concerning the upcoming elections.
The spotlight on the second day will be firmly on assessing poll preparedness at the grassroots level. District Election Officers (DEOs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs)/Commissioners of Police (CPs) from all 33 districts in Telangana will make comprehensive presentations to the EC team.
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