District Election Officer (Collector) Abhishek Surana and Superintendent of Police Nischay Prasad M inspected the strong room, EVM dispatch, and storage center in Ratangarh regarding the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections in 2026, reviewing law and security arrangements along with election activities and providing necessary directives.
Churu. On Wednesday, District Election Officer Abhishek Surana and Superintendent of Police Nischay Prasad M conducted an inspection at the strong room located at Shri Kesari Devi Lohia Government College in Ratangarh, focusing on the management, security arrangements, and other activities related to the elections.
During the inspection, Surana emphasized the need for effective management of all election-related tasks to ensure the smooth conduct of the Panchayati Raj elections. He instructed that every activity related to the elections should be closely monitored to avoid any negligence. Coordination between police and administrative officials is crucial, and adherence to the directives of the State Election Commission must be ensured.
He urged all officials and personnel to carry out their responsibilities with full accountability and vigilance. It is essential to ensure that all arrangements comply with the guidelines and standards set by the commission, maintaining security, transparency, and proper arrangements at every stage of the election process. He also reviewed the law and order situation, adherence to the model code of conduct, monitoring arrangements, and the status of sensitive areas during the elections.
SP Nischay Prasad M highlighted the importance of maintaining law and order in the region, urging vigilance during the elections and timely completion of all necessary arrangements. He discussed various aspects of election management, stressing that officials and personnel involved in the election process should remain alert and ensure prompt action on information received.
He reiterated the need for effective management of law and security arrangements in light of the elections. Police and administrative officials should maintain proper coordination and ensure effective monitoring in sensitive areas.
The District Election Officer and Superintendent of Police inspected the strong room and EVM dispatch and storage center at Shri Kesari Devi Lohia Government College, reviewing the secure storage of EVMs, security management, entry arrangements, CCTV and monitoring systems, access and exit arrangements, electricity supply, and the appointment and training of personnel related to the elections, as well as the availability of basic facilities at polling stations. They provided necessary directives regarding the systematic management of election materials, security of the strong room, adherence to established security protocols, and arrangements for dispatch and storage.
During this time, SDM Mithilesh provided information on the election preparations, arrangements made so far, and the upcoming action plan.
Other officials present included DYSP Insar Ali, Tehsildar Ankit, Rajaldesar Tehsildar Pyarelal, SHO Sandeep Poonia, and Begaram Meena.