Guwahati, Feb 10: The Election Commission on February 9 reviewed Assam’s preparedness for the forthcoming Assembly elections, with a focus on district-level readiness and coordination among administrative and enforcement agencies, an official statement said.
The two-day review began on Sunday in the presence of senior Election Commission officials. Assembly elections in Assam are expected to be held during March–April.
On the first day, discussions assessed district-level preparedness, with participation from the state’s Chief Electoral Officer, senior police officials including IGs and DIGs, district election officers, and superintendents of police. The review covered key aspects such as election management, administrative coordination, vulnerability assessment, and security arrangements.
The second day focused on coordination with enforcement agencies. The meeting was attended by the Chief Electoral Officer, the state police nodal officer, and officials involved in force coordination. Deliberations centred on enforcement preparedness, inter-agency coordination, effective implementation of the Model Code of Conduct, and strict compliance with electoral laws.
The Election Commission said the two-day exercise enabled a comprehensive assessment of poll preparedness at both administrative and enforcement levels, with emphasis on seamless coordination, effective resource deployment, and adherence to statutory and procedural frameworks to ensure free and fair elections.
