Many Polling Parties Sent via Helicopters
Many polling parties have been sent via helicopters, while a large number of parties have been sent via buses and trains. The Chief Electoral Officer of the state, Ravi Kumar, said that all necessary measures have been taken to ensure a safe and fearless environment for the elections.
Many Polling Stations in Dense Forests and Hilly Areas
In the five districts, many polling stations are located in dense forests and hilly areas. Some of these stations are in Naxal-affected areas and have been categorized as highly sensitive. It has been a challenge to conduct elections safely in these areas. To address this, polling officials have been sent to these areas two days in advance with tight security.
Voting for the First Phase on November 13
The polling parties will stay at the clusters today and tomorrow and will reach the polling stations on November 13. Voting will begin at 7 am on November 13. The fate of 683 candidates contesting for 43 assembly seats will be decided by 1 crore 37 lakh 10 thousand 717 voters. The total number of voters includes 68 lakh 73 thousand 455 men, 68 lakh 36 thousand 959 women, and 303 third-gender voters.