A first phase training session for polling officers was held at N. Mahalingam College of Engineering, Pollachi. Over 300 officials, including polling supervisors, participated as final preparations for counting votes intensify.
Coimbatore: As the date for counting votes of the Parliamentary election approaches, intensive first phase training sessions for polling officers were conducted today at N. Mahalingam College of Engineering, Pollachi. The training aimed to prepare officials for the voting count scheduled on June 4. The polling machines are securely stored at the college located on Udumalai Road, ensuring robust security as the counting date draws near.
According to Election Officer Sharmila, who addressed the media post-training, the Pollachi constituency has been equipped with 14 tables for each round, totaling 84 tables for the counting process. A significant workforce of 335 staff members has been assigned to handle the counting, with strict instructions that no smartphones are allowed for political party agents. Special arrangements have also been made for journalists, including a dedicated room.
The critical training included various officials, such as polling supervisors, assistants, and meticulous observers, among more than 300 participants. Sharmila also clarified that postal votes would begin being counted at 8:00 AM and ballot machine votes at 8:30 AM on the counting day. She emphasized no entry for smartphones within the counting centers to prevent any breach of protocol.
According to Election Officer Sharmila, who addressed the media post-training, the Pollachi constituency has been equipped with 14 tables for each round, totaling 84 tables for the counting process. A significant workforce of 335 staff members has been assigned to handle the counting, with strict instructions that no smartphones are allowed for political party agents. Special arrangements have also been made for journalists, including a dedicated room.
The critical training included various officials, such as polling supervisors, assistants, and meticulous observers, among more than 300 participants. Sharmila also clarified that postal votes would begin being counted at 8:00 AM and ballot machine votes at 8:30 AM on the counting day. She emphasized no entry for smartphones within the counting centers to prevent any breach of protocol.