Training programme for zonal officers of 6 Assembly segments in Krishnagiri

A training programme for election zonal officers and guards for all six Assembly constituencies was organised under the aegis of the district administration here on Saturday.

The training programme headed by Collector C. Dinesh Kumar was organised for officers designated for all 203 zones of the six Assembly constituencies on the government medical college hospital campus.

There are 203 zones and 223 zonal officers allocated for the six Assembly constituencies. This includes 32 zones and 35 designated zonal officers for Uthangarai Assembly constituency; 31 zones and 34 designated zonal officers for Bargur Assembly constituency; 31 zones and 34 designated zonal officers for Krishnagiri Assembly constituency; 33 zones and 36 designated zonal officers for Vepanpalli Assembly constituency; 45 zones and 50 designated zonal officers for Hosur Assembly constituency; and 31 zones and 34 designated zonal officers for Thally Assembly constituency.

Presiding over the training programme, District Election officer and Collector Dinesh Kumar oriented the zonal officers on the guidelines as outlined by the Election Commission of India and roles and the responsibilities of the zonal officers. Superintendent of Police P.Thangadurai was also present.