Port Blair, April 12: In view of the ongoing General Election-2024, the Election Commission of India has conducted a Video Conference with Central Observers today to review the poll preparedness and other necessary activities. The Observers play a very important role in conducting free and fair election.  

Port Blair, April 12: All concerned have been informed that the Election Commission of India has notified the period between 7 am on 19th April, 2024 (Friday) and 6.30 pm on 1st June, 2024 (Saturday) as the period during which conducting and publishing or publicising exit poll by means of the print or electronic media or dissemination in manner whatsoever, the result of any exit in connection with the General Elections-2024, shall be prohibited.  

ECI issues instructions to regulate road shows to avoid any inconvenience to general public/commuters

Port Blair, April 12: With the announcement of General Elections-2024 by the Election Commission of India on 16/03/2024, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force with immediate effect.

In this regard, the Election Commission of India has issued the following instructions to regulate road shows to avoid any inconvenience to the general public/commuters during road shows which is detailed as under :-

-Prior permission for road shows shall be taken from the Competent Authority.

Port Blair, April 12: With a steadfast commitment to preserving the sanctity and fairness of the democratic process and to combat the potential misuse of Short Message Services (SMSs) and various social media platforms during elections, a dedicated WhatsApp number ‘9531856083’ has been made available to the public by A & N Police, in consonance with the direction of Election Commission of India (ECI).

Port Blair, April 12: Like every year, a solemn function will be organized on 14th April to pay floral tributes to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his Birth Anniversary by the A&N Administration at the statue of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar near the main entrance of Ambedkar Auditorium.

Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands and Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency, will pay floral tributes on the occasion of the 133rd Birth Anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.