Shri Mohan Vinod, State Vice President BJP, A&N Islands & Prabhari SM, IT and Media Cell along with the entire Social Media, IT and Media Cell Team, have deeply mourned the sad demise of Smti Hira Mani Devi, aged 85 years, R/o Shadipur, M/o Shri Om Prakash Singh, SKP and Senior Karyakarta of BJP and Mother In Law of Smti Sheela Singh, National Executive Member, Bharatiya Janata Mahila Morcha & State Vice President BJP ANI, who breathed her last today evening (03/04/24).

Shri Ajoy Bairagi and all office bearers pray to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give courage and strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss. Om Shanti.

Port Blair, April 2: Andaman and Nicobar Police proudly announces the launch of its in-house developed ‘Chatbot’. The newly unveiled chatbot, named "Election Mitra," represents a significant milestone in the technological upgradation efforts of Andaman and Nicobar Police. This Chatbot was born out of extensive discussions with various stakeholders, involved in the election process, wherein a need was felt to ensure that all Police personnel, right up to the last man, must have ready and all-time access to authentic information put out by the Election Commission of India, in a user-friendly and interactive manner.

Ban on unlawful assemblies and prohibition on holding of public meeting during the period of 48 hours ending with the hours fixed for the close of the poll

Port Blair, April 2: The Election Commission of India has announced the General Elections-2024 (Phase-I) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Parliamentary Constituency and Polling will be held on 19/04/2024 from 0700 hrs. to 1800 hrs. Under Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 which connotes prohibition for conduct of public meetings during the period of 48 hours ending with hour fixed for conclusion of poll, the Election Commission of India has issued specific instructions inter-alia during the last 48 hours of end of poll by taking into consideration for ensuring creation of conducive environment for conduct of free and fair polling especially in context of Law and Order view point by banning on unlawful assemblies and prohibition on holding public meetings.

Port Blair, April 2: The Chief Electoral Officer, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Shri B S Jaglan, IAS, held a meeting today in his chamber at Secretariat, A&N Administration with the Returning Officer, ANIPC, Chief Staff Officer, Record Officer (Service Voters), State Nodal Officer (ETPBs), Dy. Superintendent of Post, A&N Islands & Nodal Officer (IT) to discuss on Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS) issues.

Port Blair, April 2: In an effort to achieve 100% active participation of the electorate in the current General Elections-2024, the Election Commission of India has taken special initiatives Vide Order No.3/4/4/ID/2024/SDR/Vol.I Dt. 19th March 2024, to encourage the electorate to exercise their most basic democratic franchisee. Those who are not able to produce the EPIC, shall produce one of the alterative photo identity documents for establishing their identity viz. Aadhaar Card, MNREGA Job Card, Passbooks with photograph issued by Bank/Post Office, Health Insurance Smart Card Issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour, Driving License, PAN Card, Smart Card issued by RGI under NPR, Indian Passport, Pension document with photograph, Service Identity Cards with Photograph issued to employees by Central /State Govt./PSUs/Public Limited Companies, Official Identity Cards issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs, and Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card, M/o Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.