Mobile phones not to be permitted in counting stations

Bhuj: Addressing the government staffers involved in election duty, Kutch district collector Remya Mohan speaking on counting day procedures said:

– Counting centres will have three-layer security. Identity card of each person entering the counting centre will be checked before entry.

– Counting procedures will start at 5.30 am on May 23.

– Mobile phone will need to be surrendered at mobile collection centre for all those involved in counting procedure.

– Tea, nashta and meal coupons will be given to staffers.

– At 8 am, the counting of postal ballots will commence following the counting of EVM votes.

– Oath of secrecy will be conducted at counting centres.

– Each counting hall will have 8 static cameras for video recording.

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