Election campaigning and preparations have gathered momentum in Puducherry, with the final list of candidates confirmed yesterday. As per Election department, after the withdrawal of 71 nominations and removal of multiple submissions yesterday, a total of 294 candidates are in the fray across 30 constituencies in the Union Territory. Political campaigning has also picked up pace across the Union Territory.
With star campaigners hitting the ground and intensive door-to-door outreach in full swing, political parties are adding momentum to the election campaign in Puducherry.BJP Mahila Morcha National President, Coimbatore South MLA, Vanathi Srinivasan, carried out an election campaign in the union territory yesterday. She criticised the opposition I.N.D.I.A. bloc, stating that it lacks unity and coordination, and urged voters to reject it.
MP and Pradesh Congress Committee President V. Vaithilingam launched his election campaign in the Pudupet area of the Thattanchavady constituency. Today, he will campaign in Jeeva Colony, Kottupalayam, St. Paulpet and nearby areas. Meanwhile, election preparedness has been intensified at the administrative level. The Deputy Election Commissioner (DEC) of the Election Commission of India, Banu Prakash Yeturu, visited the Integrated Control and Command Centre in Puducherry yesterday to review the functioning of various election monitoring systems.
In Karaikal, the second phase of randomisation of polling personnel was conducted under the leadership of District Election Officer and Collector Ishita Rathi. The process was carried out using computerised methods in a transparent manner, in the presence of General Observers. With the election date approaching, both administrative machinery and political parties have intensified efforts, setting the stage for a closely watched contest in the Union Territory.
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