Ludhiana West by-Election- Administration holds training for monitoring teams to ensure strict vigil on poll expenditure and MCC
To ensure rigorous oversight of poll expenditure and adherence to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the upcoming Ludhiana West bypoll, the district administration conducted a comprehensive training workshop today for monitoring teams. The session aimed to equip poll staff with the skills and knowledge required to effectively monitor candidates’ election expenditure and enforce MCC guidelines.
City Air News
May 8, 2025 02:49
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Ludhiana, May 8, 2025:To ensure rigorous oversight of poll expenditure and adherence to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the upcoming Ludhiana West bypoll, the district administration conducted a comprehensive training workshop today for monitoring teams. The session aimed to equip poll staff with the skills and knowledge required to effectively monitor candidates’ election expenditure and enforce MCC guidelines.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Rupinder Pal Singh, who led the training, emphasized that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has set a ₹40 lakh expenditure limit per candidate for assembly elections. He urged team members to thoroughly understand the methodology for calculating poll expenditure to ensure accurate monitoring. “These teams bear the critical responsibility of tracking candidates’ and parties’ election expenses. This training is essential to empower them with the tools and techniques needed to perform their duties effectively,” Singh stated. He elaborated that the ECI has entrusted these teams with specific roles to ensure compliance with its guidelines. To support their efforts, standardized rates have been fixed for all relevant items and Flying Squad Teams (FST), Static Surveillance Teams (SST), Video Surveillance Teams (VST), and Video Viewing Teams (VVT). These units will work collaboratively to strengthen monitoring efforts.
Singh also reminded the officers that the MCC takes effect from the announcement of the election until its completion. He provided a detailed overview of MCC guidelines and directed officials to enforce them strictly throughout the election process.
