Prior permission must for political campaigns, rallies and meetings, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer

The political parties should obtain prior permission for conducting door-to-door campaigns, political meetings, taking out rallies, processions and even distributing pamphlets, Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Mukesh Kumar Meena has said.

Participating in a meeting with all political parties at the Secretariat on March 26 (Tuesday), Mr. Meena suggested that political parties and candidates apply for permission through the Suvidha portal.

He suggested that the leaders could apply for permissions online or at the office of the respective Returning Officers (RO), 48 hours before the event. The officers concerned would give the permission within 24 hours after filing of the application.