Tarn Taran Bypoll Rehearsals: A Test of Democracy
The first rehearsal for the Tarn Taran assembly bypoll on November 11 was held at Mai Bhago College of Nursing. Officials, including Joint Chief Electoral Officer Sakatar Singh Bal, oversaw the training of 1,200 poll workers. The election follows the death of AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal.
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The initial rehearsal for the Tarn Taran assembly bypoll on November 11 unfolded at the Mai Bhago College of Nursing, as officials made strides in ensuring a seamless electoral process.
Oversight by Joint Chief Electoral Officer Sakatar Singh Bal highlighted the training of approximately 1,200 polling personnel on the intricate workings of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs), intended to underpin a transparent voting procedure.
The stakes were underscored by the vacancy left by the late AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal, emphasizing the necessity for a bypoll conducted with impeccable integrity and precision, with outcomes slated for disclosure on November 14.
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