Belagavi Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Rahul Shinde inaugurated a workshop in Chikkodi on Thursday for government officers who will be deputed on election duty.
He asked all personnel to ensure that elections are held in a free and fair manner.
“The process should be fair. Rules prescribed by the Election Commission should be followed. Any violation of the code of conduct will attract serious legal action,” Mr. Shinde, who is also the electoral officer of the Chikkodi Lok Sabha Constituency, said.