Assam Election Commission Completes High-Level Review Ahead of Bodoland Polls
Objections to draft rolls close on August 5 after the commission completed a high-level review of security, logistics, polling station vulnerabilities
Overview
- The commission examined readiness at all 912 polling stations in Kokrajhar district and praised the timely publication of draft electoral rolls
- Nine polling stations were flagged as critical based on high voter concentration patterns observed during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
- Security deployments now include 24x7 control rooms, flying squads, VSTs, SSTs and designated magistrates to monitor polling activity
- One logistical hub will be set up for every 10 to 12 stations across Parbatjhora, Gossaigaon and Kokrajhar subdivisions
- Officials were urged to maintain transparency, neutrality and strict compliance with the Model Code of Conduct in the run-up to the polls