More than 2.45 lakh voters are set to cast their ballots in the Umreth Assembly by-election on Thursday. The Election Commission of India has scheduled polling from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with vote counting planned for May 2. The election preparations, overseen by Chief Electoral Officer Sandeep Sagale and District Election Officer Pravin Chaudhary, have been completed in Anand district.
The Umreth Assembly constituency includes 46 villages from Umreth taluka, along with urban and rural areas of Anand district. Six candidates are vying for the seat in this by-election. The total electorate comprises 2,45,623 voters, with special provisions made for first-time voters, elderly voters, and persons with disabilities.
A total of 306 polling stations have been established across the constituency, with webcasting facilities in place for transparency. The election process involves the deployment of 1,500 personnel, including polling staff, micro-observers, and district-level nodal officers. Training sessions have been conducted for all polling personnel to ensure a smooth voting process.
To assist voters, especially senior citizens and persons with disabilities, provisions such as wheelchairs, volunteer assistance, and free transport have been arranged. Voter Assistance Booths have been set up, and various documents, including voter identity cards and alternative IDs approved by the Election Commission, can be used for voting. Health and security arrangements have also been meticulously planned to ensure a fair and safe election.
