1,200 polling booths to get temporary power connection in Western MP

In preparation for upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Malwa-Nimar, MP West Zone Electricity Distribution Company is making arrangements to provide electricity to approximately 18,500 polling stations. Responding to EC directives, the company identified around 1,200 booths that lacked permanent electricity connections, initiating the process to provide temporary connections.

West Discom managing director Amit Tomar sid that chief engineers of Indore and Ujjain division had been tasked to ensure proper arrangements in their respective districts. “Over 10,500 booths in eight districts of the Indore division and about 8,000 booths in seven districts of Ujjain division will have electricity system,” he said.

Highlighting company's efforts, Tomar said that more than 2000 employees, including 5,000 engineers had been deployed to manage supply system during elections.

Additionally, other employees would assist as polling staff, as directed by district election offices.

“The company is diligently working to provide uninterrupted power supply to polling staff training sites, EVM strong rooms, district election offices, and voting material distribution sites. With surveys underway and necessary actions being taken, the company will ensure that temporary connections are provided to booths lacking permanent electricity connections ahead of voting date,” Tomar said.

“With these measures, West Discom aims to contribute to smooth conduct of elections, ensuring power availability for essential polling activities,” he added.