By IANS,
Bhopal : Special teams are being deployed in Madhya Pradesh to capture various poll related activities through video cameras to ensure that the model code of conduct is implemented in right earnest, an Election Commission official said Tuesday.
Responsibility of this work has been entrusted to Deputy Conservators of Forests, who will work under the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO).
The video teams, each comprising a video camera operator, will be deployed in all sensitive areas in the state. A sub-inspector and two police jawans will provide security to each team. The team in-charge will maintain contact with the state election office through telephone and fax.
The teams have been strictly instructed not to take orders from any authority but the state election office. However, they may take necessary help from the district administration.
They have also been directed not to inform about the work done by them to any other office or officer other than the office of the CEO, the official said.
In case of serious violation of model code of election laws, the videography team will capture the incident on camera and submit the proof to the office of the CEO.
Intimidation and harassment of voters by criminals and anti-social elements will also be videographed.
Madhya Pradesh will go to polls on Nov 27 to elect 230 members to its legislative assembly.