DGP calls for peaceful, transparent, impartial conduct of local body polls
Andhra Pradesh DGP Harish Kumar Gupta has ordered police officials to ensure the upcoming local body elections are conducted peacefully and transparently. The directive includes identifying sensitive polling stations and increasing surveillance against illegal activities like liquor distribution.
Why it matters
Ensuring the integrity of local elections is critical for maintaining democratic stability and public trust in regional governance.
Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Harish Kumar Gupta has directed police officials to complete all necessary preparations before the notification for local body elections is issued, stressing the need to ensure peaceful, transparent and impartial conduct of the polls.
A regional preparedness meeting for the general municipal elections was held at the Guntur police conference hall on Tuesday. The ADGP (Law and Order) N. Madhusudhana Reddy, Guntur Range IGP Sarvashresta Tripathi, DIG Fakkeerappa Kaginelli and other senior police officials participated.
The DGP reviewed election-related arrangements in Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam, Markapuram and Nellore districts, including the number of mandals, gram panchayats, ZPTCs, MPTCs and municipalities. He said officials should complete preparations in advance as the election process would be completed within a short period after notification.
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