Port Blair, Feb 23: In view of forthcoming Panchayat Election-2022, a meeting with the candidates of different Political parties, who are contesting in Bambooflat, Manarghat and Shoalbay Panchayat Election was held on 22-02-2022 at 1600 hrs in the conference hall of PS Bambooflat.

During the meeting, interaction was held with the candidates and apprised them about the guidelines issued by the Election Commission. They were also advised to strictly follow the Model Code of Conduct. Assurance was given for any help from Police side as and when required for free and fair election.    

Shri Saurabh Chandra, DANIPS, SDPO (SA/Bambooflat) briefed them about the do’s and don’ts of the Model Code of Conduct. They were also urged to maintain Communal Peace, Harmony and to refrain from any illegal activity to lure the voters.

Later on, Shri. Ankit Chauhan, IPS, Superintendent of Police, South Andaman District alongwith SDPO (Bambooflat), SHO Bambooflat, Sector Magistrate (Bambooflat Division) and Sector Officer (Bambooflat Division) took stock of the polling stations i.e GSSS (Wimberlygunj), MES School (Azad Nagar) and GSSS (B/Flat). After inspection, the officers were directed to impartially perform their duties with sincerity and dedication and to provide security to all the polling stations for free and fair election. 

General public is hereby requested to pass credible information regarding violation of Model Code of Conduct noticed in their locality to Police at 100, 112 & 03192-233077. Identity of the informer will be kept secret.