Election Commission of India takes strict measures to ensure free, fair, and peaceful electoral process

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New Delhi: To ensure a free, fair, and peaceful electoral process, the Election Commission of India (CEC) has decided to take strict measures to prevent the inflow of illicit liquor, cash, drugs, arms, and freebies across the countrys borders, a PIB press release stated...

The meeting, which was chaired by the Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar, and the other high-ranking officials of the state and central government, discussed the necessary steps to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process and ensure a level playing field for all the candidates...

One of the key issues discussed during the meeting was the need for better coordination among neighboring states and union territories in terms of deployment of CAPF personnel, logistical support for their movement, and identification and monitoring of flashpoints in border areas...

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