Postponed twice, Patkura finally poll on July 20!

Bhubaneshwar, Jul. 5: India enjoyed the election’s heat just one month ago. But there are many constituencies yet to cast the vote and decide the fate. One of these constituencies, Patkura of Odisha, as the announcement of ECI will cast vote on 20 July.

 

 

 

The counting of votes will be held on July 24. The model code of conduct has come into force with immediate effect in Kendrapara district since Patkura comes under it. The election to the Patkura Assembly seat was first scheduled to be held in the fourth phase of the general election on April 29.

 

 

 

 

 

It was, however, adjourned due to the death of the Biju Janata Dal nominee Bed Prakash Agarwalla on April 20.

In view of “FANI” cyclone, the CEO Odisha proposed to postpone the schedule of elections mentioned above with the date of the poll on 19 May. Accordingly, the Commission decided to extend the completion of the election from 96-Patkura AC for 60 days.

 

The ECI said on Thursday that EVMs and VVPATs will be used in all the polling stations in Patkura. Adequate numbers of EVMs and VVPTs have been made available and all steps have been taken to ensure that the poll is conducted smoothly.