Guwahati, March 26: Dibrugarh district has completed preparations for polling on April 9 across its six Assembly constituencies, with officials outlining targeted measures to ensure voter access in remote and riverine regions.
Deputy Commissioner Bikram Kairi said a total of 1,322 polling stations have been established across the district. Among these, five are located in riverine pockets, where polling teams will travel via the Brahmaputra to facilitate voting. Authorities have arranged necessary transport and logistical support to ensure that residents in these areas can cast their votes within their villages.
A key highlight of this year’s arrangements is the expansion of women-managed polling stations. Officials said 300 booths will be operated entirely by women staff, reflecting increased participation and confidence among female personnel during training and deployment.
The district administration has prioritised last-mile connectivity in challenging terrains while focusing on inclusive participation to ensure a smooth and efficient polling process with minimal disruption.
At the state level, the Election Commission of India recently conducted an online review and training session with District Election Officers, police officials and senior administrators to assess preparedness for the Assembly elections. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had earlier emphasised that polling must be conducted in a violence-free, intimidation-free and inducement-free environment, allowing voters to exercise their franchise without fear.
Officials reviewed critical aspects such as polling station infrastructure, Electronic Voting Machine management, logistics, staff training, law and order preparedness and voter awareness campaigns. District authorities have also been directed to distribute Voter Information Slips at least five days ahead of polling, along with voter guides for households, including Braille-enabled slips for visually impaired voters.
Given Assam’s geographical challenges, special attention has been paid to safety and emergency arrangements in riverine areas.
Polling for all 126 Assembly constituencies in Assam will be held in a single phase on April 9, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4.
