Ballot papers to reach polling centers on morning of election day
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Returning officers must seek clearance for this by Dec 31
The Election Commission has decided to send ballot papers to most areas on the morning of January 7, the election day.
The commission informed returning officers about the decision on Monday.
For remote or inaccessible areas, returning officers in consultation with law enforcement–taking into consideration the communication system, security and distance–will decide on a suitable time for sending ballot papers, Election Commission Additional Secretary Ashok Kumar Debnath said.
Returning officers have been directed to seek clearance from the commission on this matter by December 31.
Earlier on November 16, Election Commission Secretary Jahangir Alam said the ballot papers for the 12th national election would be delivered to the district level three to four days before voting, but did not say at the time when they would be sent to the polling centres.