Election Commission Consults Parties for Smooth Maharashtra Polls

The Election Commission of India, led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, met with representatives of political parties to gather suggestions for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Held in November, parties proposed various recommendations, including voting arrangements, polling booth facilities, and an increase in election expenditure limits.

The Election Commission of India, under the leadership of Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, engaged with political party representatives on Friday to obtain their recommendations for the forthcoming Maharashtra assembly elections.

With elections for the 288-member assembly expected in November, the BJP suggested voting on a working day, while the Congress opposed polling stations in housing societies. Shiv Sena and NCP favored single-phase polls.

Discussions covered various topics, including setting up polling stations, ensuring minimal voter delay, and increasing election expenditure limits. The EC also reviewed poll preparations with Maharashtra's top officials to ensure free and fair elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)