Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh is preparing for the biennial Rajya Sabha elections, which have been necessitated by the expiry of the term of one member representing the state on June 23. On Friday, the state's chief electoral officer Pawan Kumar Sain briefed senior government officials on the schedule and procedures for the polls, according to an official statement.
Election Schedule Announced
Sain confirmed that the notification for the election will be issued on June 1. The last date for filing nominations is June 8, with scrutiny of nominations scheduled for June 9. Polling will take place on June 18 from 9 am to 4 pm, and counting of votes will begin at 5 pm the same day. The entire election process is expected to be completed by June 20.
Officials Appointed
The Arunachal Pradesh assembly secretary has been appointed as the returning officer (RO), while the deputy secretary will serve as the assistant returning officer (ARO) for the election.
Chief electoral officer Pawan Kumar Sain emphasized the importance of adhering to the schedule and ensuring a smooth electoral process. He also highlighted that all necessary arrangements have been made to conduct the polls in a free and fair manner.
This election is crucial for the representation of Arunachal Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament. The state currently has one Rajya Sabha seat, which will be filled through this election.
