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PRESS NOTE
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ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCIES
ELECTORAL ROLLS
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NRI VOTERS
In these elections, for the first time, in accordance with the recent amendment to
the RP Act, overseas Indian citizens have been enabled to be enrolled as voters
and would be able to vote in person. Election Officials have been suitably
instructed to facilitate the process of their registration as voters.
Photo electoral rolls will be used during the forthcoming general elections
(except Assam) Photo percentages in Photo electoral rolls of three States and
UT of Puducherry are as follows:
Tamil Nadu 99.85%
Kerala 100%
Puducherry 100%
West Bengal 94.5%
Efforts are continuing to increase the photo coverage in Photo electoral
rolls of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. All residual electors without photograph in
the rolls are advised to contact their nearest Designated Photography Location
(DPL) or the Electoral Registration Officer of their AC for inclusion of
Photographs in the roll against their names. In case of Assam, there are only
text-rolls and no photo Electoral rolls.
Identification of the voters at the polling booth at the time of poll shall be
mandatory. Electors who have been provided with EPIC shall be identified
through EPIC only. As mentioned above, presently, the EPIC coverage in the poll
going States/UT are :
Tamil Nadu 99.9%
Kerala 100%
Puducherry 100%
West Bengal 95.54%
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All the residual electors are advised to obtain their Elector Photo Identity
Cards from the Electoral Registration Officers of their Assembly Constituency. In
the state of Assam, EPIC programme could not be started due to various
reasons.
In order to ensure that no voter is deprived of his/her franchise, if his/her
name figures in the Electoral Rolls, separate instructions will be issued to allow
additional documents for identification of voters.
The poll in all the 4 (Four) States and the UT of Puducherry will be
conducted at all polling stations using EVMs. The Commission has already made
arrangements to ensure availability of adequate number of EVMs for smooth
conduct of elections. The Commission has issued a new set of instructions with
regard to the First Level Check of EVMs, that will be used in the polls in these
States/UT.The first level check of such EVMs have been done in the presence of
representatives of political parties. A two-stage randomization of EVMs will be
made. In the first stage, all the EVMs stored in the District storage center will be
randomized by the District Election Officer (DEO) in the presence of the
representatives of the recognized political parties for allocation, assembly
constituency-wise. EVMs will be prepared and set for elections after the
candidates are finalized in presence of candidates. At this stage also candidates
or their agents/representatives will be allowed to check and satisfy themselves in
every manner about the functionality of the EVMs. After the EVMs in a
constituency are prepared for poll by the Returning Officer and the ballot units
are fitted with ballot papers, the EVMs will again be randomized to decide the
actual polling stations in which they will be ultimately used. The second stage
randomization will be done in the presence of General Observers and candidates
or their election agents.
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Law and Order and Deployment of Forces
General Observers
Expenditure Observers
The Commission has also decided to appoint adequate number of
Expenditure Observers and Assistant Expenditure Observers who will exclusively
monitor the election expenditure of the contesting candidates. For Greater
transparency and for ease of monitoring of Election Expenses, Candidates
would be required to open a bank account and incur their election expenses from
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that very account. Comprehensive instructions for the purpose of effective
monitoring of the election expenditure of the candidates have been separately
issued by the Commission and are available at ECI website < www:eci.nic.in >.
Micro Observers
Conduct of Officials
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have also been issued that election related officials including police officials who
have completed three years in a district during last four years should be
transferred out of that district. The State Governments and the UT Administration
of Puducherry have also been asked to transfer all those officers against whom
the Commission has recommended disciplinary action or who have been
charged for any lapse during previous elections or for any election related work,
from positions entailing any election work. The State Governments/ UT
Administration of Puducherry have been instructed to ensure that those who
stand transferred shall move out physically from their last place of posting and
shall not remain there on any pretext including leave. The Commission has also
instructed the State Governments/ UT Administration of Puducherry not to
associate any officer with the electoral process against whom charges have been
framed in a court of law in any case.
Polling Stations
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West Bengal 51919
Puducherry 851
For the facility of physically challenged persons, instructions have been
issued to ensure that all polling stations are located at ground floor and ramps
are provided. Facilitation shall also be provided for locating electors’ names in a
polling station or a group of polling stations through help lines and facilitation
centers.
Videography
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thereof and allotment of symbols, First Level Checking, preparations and storage
of Electronic Voting Machines, important public meetings, processions etc. during
campaign, process of dispatching of postal ballot papers, polling process in
identified vulnerable polling stations, storage of polled EVMs, counting of votes
etc. Digital cameras will also be deployed inside polling booths wherever needed
and inside all counting centers. CDs of video recordings will be available on
payment to anyone who wishes to obtain a copy of the same.
The Model Code of Conduct comes into effect immediately from now
onwards. All the provisions of the Model Code will apply to the whole of Tamil
Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Assam and West Bengal and will be applicable
to all candidates, political parties, the State Governments of Assam, Kerala,
Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and UT Administration of Puducherry and the Union
Government from today itself. Attention of the political parties and candidates is
particularly invited to the following provisions of the Model Code:-
“There shall be no appeal to caste or communal feelings for securing
votes. Mosques, Churches, Temples or other places of worship shall not be used
as forum for election propaganda.”
Voter Slips
To facilitate the voters to know where he/she is enrolled as a voter at a
particular polling station and what is his/her serial number in the Electoral roll,
the Commission has directed that voter slip including photograph of the voters,
where available in the photo roll, will be distributed to all enrolled voters by the
District Election Officer. It has also been directed that the said voter slip should
be in the languages in which electoral roll is published for that Assembly
Constituency.
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Application of innovative practices
Election Commission is applying certain innovative practices for the
benefit of voters and better election management in the elections to the five
States/Union Territory. These best practices were successfully implemented by
district election authorities in various elections held recently. Commission has
decided to apply innovative practices viz GIS Mapping in election
management, On-line payment to polling staff, Security management and
Voters education and awareness creation in different States during these
elections.
Schedule of election.
The Commission has prepared the schedule for holding General Elections
to the Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and
West Bengal after taking into consideration all relevant aspects, like the climatic
conditions, academic schedules, festivals, prevailing law and order situation in
the State, availability of Central Police Forces, time needed for movement and
proper deployment of forces, and assessment of other ground realities. The
Commission after considering all relevant aspects has decided to recommend to
the respective Governors/Lt. Governor to issue notifications for the General
Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of these states/UT under the relevant
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provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 as per the schedule
annexed.
All Instructions/Guidelines of the Commission regarding these elections
can also be seen by visiting Commission’s website “ www.eci.nic.in “
(Yashvir Singh)
Director
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Annexures to the Press Note of the Election Commission of India
ANNEXURE – I
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ASSAM GE 2011
ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCIES – Phase I (62 ACs)
1. Ratabari (SC)
2. Patharkandi
3. Karimganj North
4. Karimganj South
5. Badarpur
6. Hailakandi
7. Katlichera
8. Algapur
9. Silchar
10. Sonai
12. Udharbond
13. Lakhipur
14. Barkhola
15. Katigora
71. Dhekiajuli
72. Barchalla
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ASSAM GE 2011 Phase –I (Contd)
73. Tezpur
74. Rangapara
75. Sootea
76. Biswanath
77. Behali
78. Gohpur
93. Bokakhat
94. Sarupathar
95. Golaghat
96. Khumtai
98. Jorhat
100. Titabar
101. Mariani
102. Teok
103. Amguri
104. Nazira
105. Mahmara
106. Sonari
107. Thowra
108. Sibsagar
109. Bihpuria
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ASSAM GE 2011 Phase –I (Contd)
110. Naoboicha
111. Lakhimpur
115. Moran
116. Dibrugarh
117. Lahowal
118. Duliajan
119. Tingkhong
120. Naharkatia
121. Chabua
122. Tinsukia
123. Digboi.
124. Margherita
126. Sadiya.
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ASSAM GE 2011
ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCIES – Phase II (64 ACs)
21. Mankachar
23. Dhubri
24. Gauripur
25. Golakganj
32. Bongaigaon
33. Bijni
39. Jaleswar
40. Sorbhog
41. Bhabanipur
42. Patacharkuchi
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ASSAM GE 2011 Phase –II (Contd)
43. Barpeta
44. Jania
45. Baghbar
46. Sarukhetri
47. Chenga
49. Chaygaon
50. Palasbari
51. Jalukbari
52. Dispur
55. Hajo
56. Kamalpur
57. Rangiya
58. Tamulpur
59. Nalbari
60. Barkhetry
61. Dharmapur
64. Panery
65. Kalaigaon
66. Sipajhar
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67. Mangaldoi (SC)
68. Dalgaon
70. Majbat
80. Marigaon
81. Laharighat
83. Dhing
84. Batadroba
85. Rupohihat
86. Nowgong
87. Barhampur
88. Samaguri
89. Kaliabor
90. Jamunamukh
91. Hojai
92. Lumding
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ANNEXURE – II
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ANNEXURE – III
Schedule for holding General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu.
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ANNEXURE – IV
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ANNEXURE – V
Schedule for holding General Election to the Legislative Assembly of West Bengal.
S. 1st Phase 2nd Phase 3rd Phase 4th Phase 5th Phase 6th Phase
No. Poll Event ( 54 ACs) ( 50 ACs) ( 75 ACs) ( 63 ACs) ( 38 ACs) ( 14 ACs)
4. Last date
for 4.4.2011 9.4.2011 13.4.2011 18.4.2011 21.4.2011 25.4.2011
withdrawal (Monday) (Saturday) (Wednesday) (Monday) (Thursday) (Monday)
of
candidature
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WEST BENGAL GE 2011
ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCIES – Phase I (54 ACs)
07. DINHATA
08. NATABARI
09. TUFANGANJ
12. ALIPURDUARS
19. DABGRAM-FULBARI
22. KALIMPONG
23. DARJEELING
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WEST BENGAL GE 2011 Phase –I (Contd)
24. KURSEONG
26. SILIGURI
28. CHOPRA
29. ISLAMPUR
30. GOALPOKHAR
31. CHAKULIA
32. KARANDIGHI
35. RAIGANJ
36. ITAHAR
38. KUMARGANJ
39. BALURGHAT
40. TAPAN(ST)
42. HARIRAMPUR
45. CHANCHAL
46. HARISHCHANDRAPUR
47. MALATIPUR
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WEST BENGAL GE 2011 Phase –I (Contd)
48. RATUA
49. MANIKCHAK
52. MOTHABARI
53. SUJAPUR
54. BAISNABNAGAR
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WEST BENGAL GE 2011
ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCIES – Phase II (50 ACs)
55. FARAKKA
56. SAMSERGANJ
57. SUTI
58. JANGIPUR
59. RAGHUNATHGANJ
60. SAGARDIGHI
61. LALGOLA
62. BHAGAWANGOLA
63. RANINAGAR
64. MURSHIDABAD
68. KANDI
69. BHARATPUR
70 REJINAGAR
71 BELDANGA
72. BAHARAMPUR
73. HARIHARPARA
74. NOWDA
75. DOMKAL
76. JALANGI
77. KARIMPUR
78 TEHATTA
79 PALASHIPARA
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WEST BENGAL GE 2011 Phase –II (Contd)
80. KALIGANJ
81. NAKASHIPARA
82. CHAPRA
84. NABADWIP
85 KRISHNANAGAR DAKSHIN
86. SANTIPUR
91. CHAKDAHA
285. SURI
286. BOLPUR
288. LABPUR
290. MAYURESWAR
291. RAMPURHAT
292. HANSAN
293. NALHATI
294. MURARAI
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WEST BENGAL GE 2011
99. BADURIA
100. HABRA
101. ASHOKNAGAR
102. AMDANGA
103. BIJPUR
104. NAIHATI
105. BHATPARA
106. JAGATDAL
107. NOAPARA
108. BARRACKPUR
109. KHARDAHA
111. PANIHATI
112. KAMARHATI
113. BARANAGAR
116. BIDHANNAGAR
118. MADHYAMGRAM
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WEST BENGAL GE 2011 Phase –III (Contd)
119. BARASAT
120. DEGANGA
121. HAROA
122. MINAKHAN (SC)
130. PATHARPRATIMA
131. KAKDWIP
132. SAGAR
133. KULPI
134. RAIDIGHI
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WEST BENGAL GE 2011 Phase –III (Contd)
144. FALTA
145. SATGACHHIA
148. BHANGAR
149. KASBA
150. JADAVPUR
152. TOLLYGANJ
155. MAHESHTALA
157. METIABURUZ
159. BHABANIPUR
160. RASHBEHARI
161. BALLYGUNGE
162. CHOWRANGEE
163. ENTALLY
164. BELEGHATA
165. JORASANKO
166. SHYAMPUKUR
167. MANIKTALA
168. KASHIPUR-BELGACHHIA
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WEST BENGAL GE 2011
172. SHIBPUR
175. PANCHLA
179. SHYAMPUR
180. BAGNAN
181. AMTA
182. UDAYNARAYANPUR
183. JAGATBALLAVPUR
184. DOMJUR
185. UTTARPARA
186. SREERAMPUR
187. CHAMPDANI
188. SINGUR
189. CHANDANNAGAR
190. CHUNCHURA
192. PANDUA
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WEST BENGAL GE 2011 Phase –IV (Contd)
193. SAPTAGRAM
194. CHANDITALA
195. JANGIPARA
196. HARIPAL
198. TARAKESWAR
199 PURSURAH
202 KHANAKUL
203. TAMLUK
206. MOYNA
207. NANDAKUMAR
208. MAHISADAL
209. HALDIA (SC)
210. NANDIGRAM
211. CHANDIPUR
212. PATASHPUR
214. BHAGABANPUR
217. RAMNAGAR
218. EGRA
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WEST BENGAL GE 2011 Phase –IV (Contd)
263 MONTESWAR
265. MEMARI
267. BHATAR
270. KATWA
271. KETUGRAM
272. MANGALKOT
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WEST BENGAL GE 2011
225. NARAYANGARH
226. SABANG
227. PINGLA
228. KHARAGPUR
229. DEBRA
230. DASPUR
242. PURULIA
244. KASHIPUR
248. CHHATNA
252 BANKURA
253. BARJORA
254. ONDA
255. BISHNUPUR
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257. INDUS (SC)
275. PANDABESWAR
278. RANIGANJ
279. JAMURIA
283. BARABANI
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WEST BENGAL GE 2011
221. GOPIBALLAVPUR
222. JHARGRAM
233. GARBETA
234 SALBONI
236. MEDINIPUR
239. BALARAMPUR
240. BAGHMUNDI
241. JOYPUR
251. TALDANGRA
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