Jaipur. District Election Officer Sandesh Nayak conducted a comprehensive inspection of the arrangements at the Shri Bhawani Niketan College of Pharmacy on Sikar Road to ensure the smooth conduct of the upcoming fourth phase of the Panchayati Raj general elections. During his visit, the official reviewed the logistics for the departure of polling parties and the final training sessions scheduled for the personnel involved in the electoral process.
The administration has confirmed that polling teams for 446 designated centers will depart from the college campus on November 13 following their final briefing. These teams are tasked with overseeing voting across 13 Zila Parishad wards, specifically ranging from ward numbers 38 to 50, alongside 82 Panchayat Samiti wards spanning the Bassi, Tunga, Jamwaramgarh, and Andhi regions. The District Election Officer emphasized the necessity of a timely and organized distribution of election materials to prevent any inconvenience to the staff.
The election schedule is set to proceed with nominations for Panch and Sarpanch positions occurring on November 15 between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Voting for these local representatives is slated for November 16, with polling stations remaining open from 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM. The process will conclude on November 17 with the election of the Deputy Sarpanch, marking the final stage of this phase.
In preparation for the polling day, the commissioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the four participating Panchayat Samitis was successfully completed on Tuesday. Officials have been strictly instructed to verify all ballot papers and technical equipment before the teams depart to guarantee a transparent and peaceful voting environment.
The inspection was attended by Deputy District Election Officer Meghraj Singh Meena, Additional District Collector Ashish Kumar, and Bassi Sub-Divisional Magistrate Deepak Khatana, among other senior administrative personnel. The administration remains committed to maintaining the integrity of the electoral process through rigorous oversight and adherence to established protocols.