- Reviewed fourth‑phase election preparations in Jaisalmer and gave officials necessary directives
- Instructions to exercise special vigilance at sensitive and critical polling stations and ensure robust security arrangements
- Keep a close watch on every activity in the border district and ensure strict compliance with Election Commission directives
Jaisalmer/Jaipur, 28 October – State Election Commissioner Shri Rajeshwar Singh said that in the fourth phase of the Panchayati Raj General Elections‑2026 each voter should be able to exercise the franchise in a fear‑free, independent and fair environment. He urged all officials and staff involved in the election process to work with utmost seriousness, vigilance and responsibility. He stressed that the Election Commission’s guidelines must be followed verbatim and that all arrangements related to polling and counting be completed on schedule.
Commissioner Singh, addressing a meeting at the Jaisalmer District Collectorate Hall on Wednesday, reviewed fourth‑phase election preparations and issued these directions. He said that necessary arrangements must be ensured at all polling stations and adequate security personnel deployed. Timely transport of polling teams to their destinations, their accommodation and other logistical needs should be effectively prepared so that the election proceeds smoothly.
Emphasis on basic facilities and security at polling stations
The State Election Commissioner directed that drinking water, electricity and lighting, toilets, cleanliness and ramps be properly provided at polling stations. While reviewing poll‑team training, he said that personnel appointed for the election should be thoroughly briefed on the voting process, duties and prescribed guidelines to prevent any problems on polling day.
He instructed heightened vigilance at sensitive and critical polling stations and deployment of additional police personnel as needed. Area Magistrates and sector officers were asked to make regular visits to monitor arrangements and pay special attention to sensitive centres. He reviewed EVM security and directed that staff involved in counting receive appropriate training. He also took note of facilities provided for differently‑abled voters.
Control room to remain fully active; exercise extra vigilance in border areas
Mr Singh ordered the district‑level control room to stay fully active and diligent, and to regularly monitor the work of various election sub‑committees. He noted that because Jaisalmer is a border district, additional vigilance is required for security and law‑and‑order. Police and administrative officers should keep a close watch on every activity and ensure swift action against any untoward incident.
Appreciation of SWEEP innovations
State Election Commissioner Shri Rajeshwar Singh praised the innovations introduced for voter awareness in the district. He commended the appointment of home guards, police personnel, women constables at polling stations and the initiative of deploying scouts and guides to assist senior citizens and differently‑abled voters.
District Election Officer provides update on preparations
District Election Officer Mrs Anupama Jorwal said that arrangements for elections have been secured in ten Panchayat Samitis in the district. Relevant officials and staff have been given necessary directives to ensure a smooth electoral process.
Superintendent of Police Shri Abhishek Shivhare said that adequate police personnel will be deployed at fourth‑phase polling stations. He added that strict monitoring of any untoward activity is underway and that police and administration are working in coordination to maintain law and order.
Additional District Collector Narendra Pal Singh, Chief Executive Officer Yatharth Shekhar, Special Election Officer Rohit Verma, Sub‑Division Officer Virendra Singh, Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations Praveen Prakash Chauhan, Co‑ordinator Election Cell Satya Prakash Khatri and other concerned officers were present.
Praveen Prakash Chauhan / Dr. Ravindra Singh