First Phase Of Panchayat Elections On Dec 11, Polling From 7 AM-1 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 10 (Maxim News): The stage is set for the first phase of elections as part of the Panchayat elections. The authorities have made all arrangements for the elections to be held on the 11th of this month.

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However, these elections will not be held until 5 pm like the other elections. That is why if you want to go to work in the afternoon or evening, you cannot. You will definitely have to exercise your right to vote until one o’clock in the morning.

This time, the polling for the Panchayat elections will be held from 7 am to 1 pm. Those in the queue till then will be given the opportunity to vote. The counting will start from 2 pm and the results will be announced in the evening. After that, the elected ward members will elect the sub-sarpanchs.

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These identity cards are mandatory

Voter ID card should be taken to the polling station. In case of absence of the same, only Aadhaar card, passport, ration card, PAN card, driving license, employment guarantee job card, bank or post office account passbook with photo, central and state government employee identity card, pensioner identity card, smart cards issued by RGI (Registrar General of India) will be considered.

Two colors:

 While a polling station is being set up for each ward, the Sarpanch candidate will be given the opportunity to vote simultaneously as a ward candidate and a ward candidate. The Sarpanch candidate will be given pink colored ballot papers and the ward candidate will be given white colored ballot papers. The Swastik mark will be placed on the symbol of the candidate of their choice and the ballot will be cast in a single ballot box.

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Ballot method:

It is a well-known fact that EVMs are used in assembly and parliament elections. However, gram panchayat elections are conducted through ballot method. In each panchayat, one vote is for the sarpanch and another vote is for the ward member. In this way, two votes have to be cast. The ballot papers given to the voters are in two colors.

Sarpanch candidates have pink ballot papers and ward members have white ballot papers. The names of the contesting candidates do not appear on the ballot papers. Only the symbols allotted to them are visible. Sarpanch candidates have been allotted 30 symbols and ward members have been allotted 20 symbols.

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NOTA symbol:

The NOTA symbol is at the end of the ballot paper. NOTA is also being used at the end of the ballot in Panchayat elections. If the voter does not like the above candidates, he can vote for NOTA. Arrangements have been made to have a space for the NOTA symbol at the end along with eight symbols in a single ballot paper. If this number is exceeded, another ballot paper will be added. That is, if more than eight people are in the fray anywhere, an additional ballot will be used.

Meanwhile, arrangements for the conduct of the elections are gaining momentum. The relevant staff is preparing ballot boxes and other polling equipment. Arrangements are being made to hold the elections in three phases on the 11th, 14th and 17th of this month. Polling will be conducted from 7 am to 1 pm.

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Counting:

The counting of votes will begin at 2 pm. Each ward ballot box will be opened in turn at the counting center. The votes of the ward members will be counted first. If the candidates receive equal votes, the winner will be announced through the lottery. Once the counting of the ward members’ votes is complete, the votes of the sarpanch candidates will be counted. If anyone receives more votes, they will be declared the winner.

Election of Sub-Sarpanch:  

All the winning ward members will meet and elect one of them as the Sub-Sarpanch. The tenure of the Sarpanch, Sub-Sarpanch and ward members will be 5 years. If the Sarpanch is suspended or dies due to any reason, the Sub-Sarpanch will get the opportunity to become the Sarpanch. Along with the Sarpanch, the Sub-Sarpanch will also have the checking power regarding financial matters.

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All the major parties have taken the Gram Panchayat elections, where candidates

are distributed irrespective of party symbols, with great ambition. MLAs and leaders have entered the fray with special strategies to ensure the victory of the candidates supported by the respective parties. On the other hand, the candidates are tempting the voters. It seems that they are distributing from Rs.500 to Rs.2000 per vote. Liquor is being sold in abundance. In many villages, the candidates are distributing sarees to impress the women voters. (Maxim news)  

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