The state government on Thursday reviewed preparedness for upcoming bye-election to Shillong Lok Sabha seat.Buy Maps
The chaired by Chief Secretary Shakil P Ahammed focussed on basic facilities at the polling stations.
The state machinery is ready and only awaiting the Election Commission of India’s announcement for bye-election, Chief Electoral Officer Dr BDR Tiwari said after the meeting.
He said the meeting was held to ensure that assured minimum facilities are in place much before polling.
The meeting focussed on fulfilling gaps in respect of facilities, as well as to cover the network through the DoT and telecom service providers, he said.
Departments dealing with drinking water, toilets, furniture, ramps, education, rural development, PHE and power supply attended the meeting.
The Chief Secretary directed them to prioritise polling station works, including temporary power connections through MePDCL.