The Election Commission of India (EC) has carried out a detailed review of Assam’s preparedness for the upcoming Assembly elections, expected to be held in March–April this year. The review was conducted over two days and focused on checking the readiness of districts, security planning, and coordination among administrative as well as enforcement agencies to ensure that the election process takes place smoothly and peacefully.
According to an official statement, the two-day exercise was attended by senior officials of the Election Commission along with key officers from the state administration and police. The discussions were aimed at taking stock of the arrangements already in place and identifying areas that require further strengthening before the elections are announced.
On the first day, the review concentrated mainly on district-level preparedness. Officials examined how well the districts are prepared in terms of manpower, logistics, polling arrangements, and communication systems. The meeting was attended by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Assam, senior police officials including Inspectors General (IGs) and Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs), district election officers, and superintendents of police from various districts. Each district shared details about its preparations and highlighted the challenges it may face during the election period.
During the discussions, special attention was given to election management systems, coordination among administrative departments, and vulnerability assessments. Officials reviewed the identification of sensitive polling stations and discussed steps to ensure that voters in all areas can cast their votes without fear or disturbance. Security planning was also reviewed in detail, including the deployment of police forces, arrangements for movement of polling personnel, and protection of election materials.
Officials said that ensuring peaceful polling remains one of the top priorities of the Commission. Therefore, district administrations were advised to remain alert and strengthen coordination with local police units so that any law-and-order issue can be addressed quickly. They were also asked to maintain close monitoring of areas that may require additional security arrangements.
The second day of the review focused mainly on enforcement preparedness and inter-agency coordination. The meeting was attended by the Chief Electoral Officer, the state police nodal officer, and senior officials responsible for coordination of state forces and enforcement agencies. Discussions were held on how different agencies can work together to ensure proper enforcement of election rules once the election schedule is announced.
Officials discussed the importance of strict implementation of the Model Code of Conduct, which comes into effect after the announcement of elections. The meeting also reviewed preparedness to prevent violations such as misuse of money, illegal distribution of goods, and other activities that may influence voters unfairly. Agencies were asked to strengthen surveillance and monitoring mechanisms to ensure that election laws are followed properly across the state.
Another important point discussed during the review was the need for smooth communication between administrative officers, police officials, and enforcement agencies. Officials noted that timely sharing of information and quick response to any issue are essential for conducting elections in an orderly manner. Therefore, departments were instructed to keep coordination channels active and hold regular meetings at district and state levels during the election period.