The Election Commission of India on April 3 met with top officials of all States and Union Territories to assess the law and order situation ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in order to prevent illicit activities and ensure strict vigil along inter-state and international borders.
The meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar along with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu was also attended by officials from Central agencies guarding the borders. The commission reviewed in detail critical issues pertaining to each state and UT.
Underscoring the commission’s commitment to ensuring free, fair, peaceful and inducement-free polls, CEC Mr. Kumar called upon all stakeholders to work together to uphold the integrity of the electoral process and ensure a level playing field.
