Nomination process to begin on today for DK Gram Panchayat elections; no EVMs: DK DC
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Dr. Rajendra KV on Monday spoke about the preparations for the two-stage election for the 3,222 seats of the 220 Gram Panchayats of Dakshina District, which began on Monday and said that EVM’s will not be used during the process.
Speaking at a press conference at his office on Monday, he said that the first phase of the elections will be held for 106 Gram Panchayats followed by 114 Gram Panchayats in the second phase.
The DC said 1,527 booths are set to be removed from the 7 Taluks of the district. And among those booths, 397 are mini-booths, while 198 are micro-booths, and 931 are general booths. He also said that 2,626 ballots will be installed.
“From a total of 10, 39,096 voters in the District, there are 5, 12,808 men and 5, 26,288 women, who are eligible to cast votes. Additionally, 220 Election Officers and 233 Assistant Election Officers will be appointed to oversee the electoral process. In preparation for the elections, the Officials will be given appropriate training”, he said.
Dr. Rajendra KV further added that Assistant Commissioners and Tahsildars will be responsible for the printing of ballots. And in the wake of COVID, steps will be taken to maintain a safe distance, and in this regard number of booths have also been increased, he said.
Additional DC Roopa was also present at the press conference.
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Goa Liberation Day: CM Sawant urges industries, citizens to keep state clean, serene
Panaji (PTI): Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday appealed to industries and citizens to keep the coastal state clean and ensure that its beauty and serenity remain intact.
Addressing the state-level ‘Goa Liberation Day’ parade near Panaji, Sawant said maintaining cleanliness in the state is essential for the growth of the tourism sector.
The CM inspected the parade and took the guard of honour after unfurling the tricolour, in the presence of cabinet ministers and other guests.
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The state government has commissioned waste management plants to treat e-waste and hazardous waste, he said.
“I appeal to all industries not to dispose of their waste on the roadside in an unscientific manner. Facilities exist to treat all kinds of waste, and these should be used to keep Goa clean,” he said.
The chief minister said that citizens should shoulder the responsibility of keeping the state clean to retain its beauty and serenity.
He also urged the locals to work towards realising the visions of ‘Vikasit Bharat’ (Developed India) and ‘Vikasit Goa’ (Developed Goa).
Sawant thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre for “contributing in a big way to the development of the state”.
The Goa Liberation Day is celebrated on December 19 every year to mark the success of 'Operation Vijay' undertaken by the armed forces to liberate the state from the Portuguese in 1961.
