Officers and staff trained for election duty in Udupi ahead of Assembly Election-2023
Udupi, March 06, 2023: In preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections, a training program was organized at Bhandarkar’s College in Kundapur for officers and staff deployed for election duty.
Deputy Commissioner M Kurma Rao addressed the attendees, emphasizing the importance of their responsibilities and duties in ensuring free, transparent, and fair elections in the district.
“Several teams, including the model code of conduct team, sector officers team, and police team, have already been formed to perform election duties within the limits of 5 assembly constituencies of the district. The officers and staff should act accordingly and not indulge in any confusion while performing their duties,” the DC said.
They were also advised to contact senior officers if required, not undergo any pressure, and exercise the powers conferred upon them as per the guidelines of the Election Commission.
Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Prasanna H, SP Akshay Hakke Machindra, Additional Deputy Commissioner Veena B. N., and various implementing officers assigned to election duty were also present during the training program. Master Trainer Dr. Ashok Kamath provided the training.
