CEC takes jibe on ballot dates prediction, says no level in ‘astro advice’
3 min readExpress News Service
AHMEDABAD: Without taking any title, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday jibed at senior Gujarat leaders for “astrologically predicting” the date(s) of the state polls although they knew the Commission publicizes such selections earlier than the media.
CEC Rajiv Kumar and EC Anoop Chandra Pandey had been in Gujarat on Tuesday to assessment ballot preparedness with numerous companies. The goal is to make sure the polls are performed in a temptation-free and easy atmosphere.
“Some self-proclaimed astrologers have announced the election dates even before my arrival,” stated the CEC. He stated each time the election date is determined, the media could be first to know. On Monday, state BJP chief CR Patil indicated that the elections could be accomplished by November finish. He was fast so as to add that it was his private statement.
“We have already toured Himachal. The Gujarat tour is getting over. We consider many logistical factors before taking a decision on election dates,” stated Kumar. “I wish the MCC (Model Code of Conduct) was in force. Our hands are tied at the moment,” he stated.
About the Gujarat ballot preparedness, the CEC stated political events must justify the grounds for fielding a candidate with prison background. “Such candidates will have to advertise thrice about their criminal record so that citizens can make informed decisions,” he stated.
Poll preparedness
4.83 crore registered voters in Gujarat
51,782 polling stations will probably be arrange
Gujarat has 11,842 voters above 100 years of age
Gujarat has 934 females on a ratio of 1000 males
Of the entire 182 meeting seats within the state, 13 are reserved for Scheduled Caste and 27 Scheduled Tribe candidates
AHMEDABAD: Without taking any title, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday jibed at senior Gujarat leaders for “astrologically predicting” the date(s) of the state polls although they knew the Commission publicizes such selections earlier than the media.
CEC Rajiv Kumar and EC Anoop Chandra Pandey had been in Gujarat on Tuesday to assessment ballot preparedness with numerous companies. The goal is to make sure the polls are performed in a temptation-free and easy atmosphere.
“Some self-proclaimed astrologers have announced the election dates even before my arrival,” stated the CEC. He stated each time the election date is determined, the media could be first to know. On Monday, state BJP chief CR Patil indicated that the elections could be accomplished by November finish. He was fast so as to add that it was his private statement.
“We have already toured Himachal. The Gujarat tour is getting over. We consider many logistical factors before taking a decision on election dates,” stated Kumar. “I wish the MCC (Model Code of Conduct) was in force. Our hands are tied at the moment,” he stated.
About the Gujarat ballot preparedness, the CEC stated political events must justify the grounds for fielding a candidate with prison background. “Such candidates will have to advertise thrice about their criminal record so that citizens can make informed decisions,” he stated.
Poll preparedness
4.83 crore registered voters in Gujarat
51,782 polling stations will probably be arrange
Gujarat has 11,842 voters above 100 years of age
Gujarat has 934 females on a ratio of 1000 males
Of the entire 182 meeting seats within the state, 13 are reserved for Scheduled Caste and 27 Scheduled Tribe candidates
