Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 27:
Taking serious note of the recent spate of incidents of snatching cameras by unidentified armed persons thereby disrupting the ongoing process of preparing the photo identity cards of the electors in accordance with the instruction of the Election Commission of India, a joint meeting of all the political parties was convened by Chief Electoral Officer RR Rashmi to discuss the matter here today.
During the meeting the Chief Electoral Officer sought the co-operation of the political parties in countering such disruptive forces.
Apart from deciding on prior announcement of the polling stations concerned for taking the photographs of the electors, the meeting also resolved to deploy security personnel at such polling stations if necessary.