Chief Election Commissioner reviews poll preparations in Uttar Pradesh

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Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar reviewed the preparations in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday...

After reviewing the preparedness for the forthcoming polls, Rajiv Kumar, addressed a press conference, where he said, that strict instructions have been given to the election officials to increase the voting percentage in Uttar Pradesh...

The Chief Election Commissioner said that there was apprehension among political parties regarding EVMs..

The Chief Election Commissioner said that this time there are 15.29 crore voters in UP..

He said that the responsibility of conducting fair elections will be that of the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police..

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