Counting observers deputed for Himachal bypolls

Shimla : The Election Commission today appointed counting observers for the by-elections of Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, Fatehpur, Arki and Jubbal-Kotkhai Assembly constituencies in Himachal Pradesh.

CEO C Paulrasu said 11 counting observers have been deployed for the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency. In addition, three counting observers have been deployed for Fatehpur, Arki and Jubbal-Kotkhai Assembly constituencies. The general observers deployed in these three Assembly constituencies have also been given the responsibility of counting observers.

125 counting tables and 19 tables of Returning Officers and Assistant Returning Officers will be set up in various counting centers in Mandi Parliamentary constituency. 

For counting of votes of Fatehpur Assembly Constituency, 10 counting tables and two tables of Returning Officers and Assistant Returning Officers will be set up. He said that 10 counting tables and two tables of Returning Officer and Assistant Returning Officers would be installed in the counting centers of Arki Assembly constituency and 7 counting tables and two tables of Returning Officer and Assistant Returning Officers will be set up for the counting of votes of Jubbal-Kotkhai Assembly constituency.

He said guidelines have been issued to all the concerned District Election Officers and Assistant Returning Officers to complete arrangements in a time bound manner for the smooth conduct of the counting work.