Local body elections: SEC directs maintenance of law and order as violence continues in some areas
India’s State Election Commission has instructed authorities to ensure law and order amid ongoing violence in several regions during local body elections. Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha ordered officials to restore calm and provide sufficient security at all nomination filing centres, enabling candidates to submit their papers by the 3 p.m. deadline on October 18. The directive aims to prevent further disruptions and ensure a smooth electoral process.