Polling teams were sent from the district headquarters on Friday to destination centres for the fourth phase of Panchayati Raj elections in Baran district’s four Panchayat Samitis. In these areas, voting will take place on Saturday from 7 am to 6 pm at 468 polling stations under tight security.
According to the district Information and Public Relations Department, a total of 4,23,374 voters will be able to exercise their franchise in this phase of the elections in Ataru, Chipabardod, Chabda and Baran Panchayat Samitis. This includes 2,17,736 male and 2,05,638 female voters. Voting will be held in 133 gram panchayats, with 468 polling stations set up for 16 district council seats, 78 Panchayat Samiti seats and 1,281 gram panchayat wards.
Stringent security arrangements and voting process
District Election Officer and Collector Bal Mukund Asawa addressed the final training of polling teams at the Rajkiya Krishi Mahavidyalaya on Mangrol Road, directing them to conduct a free and transparent election. Wheelchairs have been provided at polling stations for persons with disabilities and Anganwadi workers assigned to assist women. Voters must present a photo ID or any one of the 11 commission‑approved alternative documents.