The Union government has provided Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar with a Z-category security cover of armed commandos in view of potential threats, official sources said today.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has entrusted the Central Reserve Police Force with providing a contingent of about 40-45 personnel for the task, the sources told Press Trust of India.
A threat perception report prepared by central security agencies had recommended a strong cover for Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kumar. The move comes amid preparations for the seven-phase general elections that begin on April 19.
Mr Kumar is a retired IAS officer of the 1984 batch. He took charge as the 25th Chief Election Commissioner on May 15, 2022.
He had been appointed as an election commissioner in the Election Commission on September 1, 2020.
Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is leaving no stone unturned to make elections a success in the country. As it is continuing its efforts in urging people to reach polling booths, it announced Saath Chalenge campaign to make democracy proud.
In lieu of this, ECI wrote on X, “SaathChalenge: Let’s Vote and Make Democracy Proud! You are the one”.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Phase-wise schedule:
• Phase 1- April 19
• Phase 2- April 26
• Phase 3- May 7
• Phase 4 – May 13
• Phase 5 – May 20
• Phase 6 – May 25
• Phase 7 – June 1
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