Kokrajhar: Ahead of the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections, DGP Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta on Tuesday visited Kokrajhar to review the security arrangement in the poll-bound district. The DGP also held a law enforcement meeting with all the administrative members during his visit where security measures were discussed threadbare.
Speaking to media Mahanta said, "We have identified
that most of the polling stations of BTC are either sensitive or very
sensitive. Over 30 additional companies of forces will now be deployed and if
needed we will deploy more. Although the BTC has a history of bloodshed during
the last elections, we want people to see free and fair elections this time."
He further said Legal action will be taken against any
party or political leader who commits acts of violence in a peaceful
environment during the election.
He further added, "There will be no tolerance for any kind of violence.
If any miscreants or political goons have planned to do any subversive
activities, I want to warn him of the consequences. They must avoid such
ideas."
BTC election is scheduled for 7 and 10 December 2020.
The election would be held in two phases.
In the first phase, the election will be held in Udalguri and Baksa districts on December 7, whereas the date of re-poll, if any has been scheduled for December 8.
The second phase of the poll will be held in Chirang
and Kokrajhar districts on December 10 and Re-poll, if any would be held on
December 11.
The timing for voting is 7.30 AM to 4.30 PM.
The date of counting the votes is scheduled for December 12,(Saturday) from 8 AM.