All set for counting for Pulivendula & Vontimitta bypolls

ELABORATE arrangements have been made for the vote counting of the ZPTC by-elections in Pulivendula Rural and Vontimitta, scheduled to commence at 8 am on Thursday at Maulana Abul Kalam Azad National Urdu University Polytechnic College near RIMS in Kadapa.

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Kadapa

District Collector Sridhar Cherukuri, accompanied by Joint Collector Aditi Singh, inspected the counting centre on Wednesday, ensuring robust security measures and seamless preparations.

The counting process, to be conducted under stringent security, has been meticulously organised to ensure transparency and efficiency. Ballot boxes, including postal ballots and votes from polling stations, are securely stored in strong rooms.

The counting hall is equipped to facilitate smooth operations, with arrangements for political party agents to monitor the process. A media centre has been set up to provide round-wise updates. Trained staff, including micro-observers, counting agents, and supervisors, have been appointed, with comprehensive training conducted on Wednesday to familiarise them with the process.