Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India: Chief Electoral Officer, Chhattisgarh Reena Baba Saheb Kangale on Monday said even after the announcement of election schedule and the final publication of the electoral rolls, the process of adding the names of voters in the continuous updation is still under process.

She was sharing information on model code of conduct, election expenditure and guidelines of Election Commission of India for Lok Sabha general elections to the representative of political parties at CEO office, here.

CEO also provided information regarding the process of filing nomination papers by the candidates during the Lok Sabha general elections.

She said with the announcement of the election programme, the Model Code of Conduct has become effective in the entire state. It will remain effective till the end of the election process. Arrangements for assured minimum facilities like ramp, drinking water, electric light, toilets etc. have been made in all the polling stations of the state. Voter assistance centre will be constructed in every polling station.

The voter friends will be present in all the polling centres to provide necessary support to the elderly and disabled voters. As per the instructions of the Election Commission of India, elderly people above 85 years of age, disabled people with 40 percent or more disability and voters suspected or infected with Covid-19 should also submit their application through the prescribed format to the concerned Returning Officer within 5 days of the date of notification of the election. Can submit application, so that they will be able to vote at home through postal ballot.

The limit of expenditure by political parties and candidates during elections and the instructions of the Commission regarding maintenance of expenditure accounts details were given. The process of permission for vehicles and rallies during the election period and the guidelines of the Election Commission of India was also provided.

Additional Chief Electoral Officer Mr. Nilesh Kumar Mahadev Kshirsagar, Joint Chief Electoral Officer P.S. Representatives of recognized political parties including Dhruv and senior officials of the Chief Electoral Officer's office were present.