High Court Orders Use of Central Forces and State Armed Police in Equal Proportion in Each Booth
The High Court on Tuesday ordered the use of central forces and state armed police in equal proportion in each polling booth in the upcoming state assembly elections. The court said that this would ensure that there is no bias in the deployment of security forces and that all voters are able to cast their votes freely and in peace.
The court's order came in response to a petition filed by a group of election observers who had alleged that the state government was deploying more central forces in areas where it believed that the opposition was strong. The court said that the deployment of security forces should be based on objective criteria and that there should be no discrimination against any political party.
The court's order is a welcome step in ensuring that the upcoming elections are free and fair. It sends a strong message to the state government that it cannot use the security forces to influence the outcome of the elections. The order also gives voters confidence that they will be able to cast their votes without fear of intimidation or violence.
The court has directed the state government to comply with its order within 10 days. The state government has said that it will abide by the court's order.
The upcoming state assembly elections are scheduled to be held in November 2023. The elections are expected to be closely contested. The ruling party is hoping to retain power, while the opposition parties are hoping to make gains. The court's order is likely to play a significant role in ensuring that the elections are fair and peaceful.
