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ECI appoints three special observers for Andhra Pradesh

ECI appoints three special observers for Andhra Pradesh. They will monitor implementation of the Model Code of Conduct in the State, says Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena.

The Hindu · Mar 28, 2024

Flexes, banners placed by political parties as per law allowed, says A.P. Chief Electoral Officer

Flexes, banners placed by political parties as per law allowed, says A.P. Chief Electoral Officer. Political parties and leaders have to apply for campaign permission on the Suvidha portal 48 hours before the scheduled programme, says Mukesh Kumar Meena.

The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024

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…

The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024

Health emergency funds of CMRF exempted from model code of conduct

There is no restriction on releasing funds from the Chief Minister Relief Fund (CMRF) and Prime Minister Relief Fund (PMRF) to deserving people for emergency diseases like heart stroke, kidney-related ailments and cancer, even when the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is in force, informed Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar…

The Hindu · Mar 20, 2024

Address complaints about MCC violations on priority, A.P. Chief Secretary and CEO tell officials

Address complaints about MCC violations on priority, A.P. Chief Secretary and CEO tell officials. Implement Model Code of Conduct in a fool-proof manner, says Jawahar Reddy. Government employees found violating norms will be taken to task, warns M.K. Meena.

The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024

SPs, district Collectors should ensure smooth and violence-free polls in State, says Chief Electoral Officer

SPs, district Collectors should ensure smooth and violence-free polls in State, says Chief Electoral Officer. More than 3.82 lakh employees will be drafted for the conduct of elections in Andhra Pradesh, and teachers comprise 60% of the total election staff on the polling day, says Mukesh Kumar Meena.

The Hindu · Mar 16, 2024

Model Code of Conduct to come into force soon after ECI announces election schedule

Model Code of Conduct to come into force soon after ECI announces election schedule. Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena, in a ‘most immediate’ memo, lists the activities that need to be taken by the administrative machinery.

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024

Bankers play a crucial role in monitoring poll expenses of contestants, says A.P. Chief Electoral Officer

Bankers play a crucial role in monitoring poll expenses of contestants, says A.P. Chief Electoral Officer. Provide data pertaining to the accounts that saw transactions worth more than ₹10 lakh on a single day from October 1, 2023, Mukesh Kumar Meena tells bank nodal officers.

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024

1.6 lakh security personnel needed to ensure smooth conduct of polls, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer

Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena says that a posse of around 1.6 lakh security personnel including the forces from the State and Centre is needed to ensure smooth conduct of the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the State.

The Hindu · Mar 14, 2024

ECI prescribes maximum limit on election expenses of each contesting candidate

ECI prescribes maximum limit on election expenses of each contesting candidate. It is ₹95 lakh for Lok Sabha constituency ₹40 lakh for Assembly constituency. The election commission will monitor the expenditure of each and every candidate across the State, says Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena.

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024