Polling Stations Prepared For Pune Lok Sabha Elections On Monday, 13th May
Reported by Sumit Singh & Tikam Shekhawat
Pune, 12th May 2024: With the Lok Sabha General Elections scheduled for Monday, May 13th, in Maval, Pune, and Shirur Lok Sabha constituencies, preparations are in full swing under the guidance of District Collector Dr. Suhas Diwase. Voting materials were distributed from six locations in the Pune Lok Sabha constituency this morning.
Tables were meticulously arranged at each location, organized by polling station. Information boards were displayed to assist staff in collecting materials conveniently. Police security was deployed at material distribution centres, and the polling staff received guidance from the Assistant Election Returning Officer. Following material collection, arrangements were made for vehicles to transport the materials to the respective polling stations.
In Vadgaonsheri assembly Constituency, material distribution took place at Rajaram Bhiku Pathare Stadium, Kharadi. A total of 105 officers and staff managed the distribution process across 15 tables, distributing 453 control units, VVPATs, and 1,359 ballot units. Transportation was facilitated by 106 vehicles.
Similarly, materials were distributed at the Badminton Hall, Agriculture College, for Shivajinagar Constituency. With 140 staff and control team members overseeing the process, 840 ballot units, 280 control units, and VVPATs were sent to polling stations via 81 vehicles.
For Kothrud Constituency, material distribution occurred at Vishwashanti Gurukul Vidyalaya, MIT Institute, Paud Road. A workforce of 250 employees managed distribution, facilitating the delivery of 1,191 ballot units, 397 control units, and VVPATs using 95 vehicles.
In the Parvati Constituency, materials were distributed at Sheth Dagduram Kataria College, Maharshinagar, with 110 officers and employees overseeing the process. A total of 1,032 ballot units, 344 control units, and VVPATs were distributed.
The Pune Cantonment saw material distribution at Alpabachat Bhawan, with 112 employees managing the process. A total of 227 control units, VVPATs, and 822 ballot units were distributed using 64 vehicles.
Lastly, materials were distributed at Ganesh Kala Krida Manch, Swargate, for Kasba Peth Constituency. Each table was assigned an employee, and 810 ballot units, 270 control units, and VVPATs were distributed via 81 vehicles.
As preparations continue, facilities such as medication kits, volunteers to assist voters with disabilities, and wheelchairs for seniors will be available at all 2,018 polling stations for the Pune Lok Sabha constituency. Dr. Diwase has urged eligible voters to exercise their right to vote between 7 am and 6 pm.
