Election Teams Navigate Remote Terrain for Jharkhand Assembly Polls

225 Polling Teams Deployed to Hard-to-reach Areas Amid Enhanced Security Measures

Key Points:

• Election personnel dispatched to 225 remote polling stations across five districts

• Helicopters and ground transport deployed for polling team movement in difficult terrain

• Over 1.37 crore voters to participate in first phase covering 43 assembly constituencies

RANCHI – Election machinery springs into action as polling teams navigate challenging terrain to reach 225 remote voting stations in Jharkhand.

The deployment operation spans across five districts with difficult accessibility.

Helicopters have been pressed into service for reaching extremely remote locations.

"Security remains our top priority in these sensitive areas," remarked a senior security official.

Logistical Challenges

Several polling stations are located deep within forest regions.

Meanwhile, mountainous terrain adds another layer of complexity to the deployment process.

Teams are traveling in secure clusters to ensure safety.

Security Measures

Enhanced protection protocols are in place for sensitive polling stations.

The deployment strategy includes early arrival at critical locations.

"We’ve implemented comprehensive security measures for both staff and voters," stated a district official.

Polling Schedule

The voting process will commence at 7 AM on November 13.

Additional teams will join the operation on Tuesday.

The entire electoral process will conclude with vote counting on November 23.