Chief Secretary Satya Gopal Presides Over Voter Awareness Forum (VAF) Meet

ITANAGAR: Chief Secretary Satya Gopal presided over Voter Awareness Forum’s meeting at Chief Secretary Conference Hall, on Wednesday stated that strict action will be taken against Government employees who are found to be involved in election campaigns.

Stating that he will not tolerate any misconduct from any Government employees during the ensuing election, he advised the Government employees to act in the most neutral manner following the Model Code of Conduct.

The guidelines of the MCC should be followed by all Government employees in letter and spirit, he emphasized while stating the significance of the Model Code of Conduct.

He requested all the officers and officials not to indulge in any kind of activities which may have severe repercussions later. Satya Gopal also stated that in order to conduct a peaceful, fair and transparent election process in the State all possible functionaries will be used and taken up into consideration.

The Chief Secretary also addressed two major components of the election process viz, transfer posting of APCS Officers, and arrangement and deployment of security personnel.

Chief Secretary further opined that demands and estimates of expected expenditure related to the ensuing election should be placed strictly as per requirement and after proper scrutiny.

Principal Secretary Home, Director General of Police, Commissioners, Secretaries, Chief Engineers, and Directors were present in the meeting.

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