Uttar Pradesh Chief Election Officer Navdeep Rinwa announced that voting for the 2025 by-election in the Milkipur Assembly Constituency, Ayodhya district, commenced at 7 am on Wednesday, February 5, and will continue until 5 pm. However, voters already in line by 5 pm will be allowed to cast their votes. The Election Commission of India has ensured extensive security and logistical arrangements for a free, fair, and peaceful electoral process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A total of 414 polling stations<\/strong> have been set up across 273-Milkipur (SC) Legislative Assembly<\/strong>, where 3,71,578 voters<\/strong> are expected to exercise their franchise. This includes 1,93,417 male voters, 1,78,153 female voters, and 8 third-gender voters<\/strong>. The election features 10 candidates<\/strong>, including two female candidates<\/strong>. Among the 414 polling stations<\/strong>, 71 have been designated as critical<\/strong>. To ensure smooth voting, 41 sector magistrates, 4 zonal magistrates, and 71 micro-observers<\/strong> have been deployed, along with a general observer, a police observer, and an expenditure observer<\/strong>. Additionally, paramilitary forces<\/strong> have been stationed across the constituency to maintain law and order, including securing the strong room<\/strong> where the electronic voting machines (EVMs) will be stored post-voting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To enhance transparency, live webcasting<\/strong> has been arranged at 210 polling stations<\/strong>, with monitoring conducted by the District Election Officer, Chief Election Officer, and the Election Commission of India<\/strong>. Furthermore, videography<\/strong> has been arranged at 25 polling stations<\/strong> to record proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To cast their votes, electors must be listed in the voter roll of their designated polling station. Voters must present a Voter Photo Identity Card (EPIC)<\/strong> or any of the 12 identity documents<\/strong> approved by the Election Commission of India<\/strong> to confirm their identity before the polling officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have distributed voter slips<\/strong> to over 97% of voters<\/strong>. These slips include details such as the polling station number and voter serial number<\/strong>, making it easier for voters to locate their designated booths. However, carrying a voter slip is not mandatory<\/strong> for voting. If a voter does not have a voter slip, they can still cast their vote by presenting valid identification. BLOs will be present at polling stations to assist voters in verifying their details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Voters are strictly prohibited from carrying mobile phones, smartphones, or any electronic devices<\/strong> inside polling stations. Additionally, information about the voter turnout percentage<\/strong> will be updated every two hours<\/strong> and shared with the media. These updates will also be available on the Voter Turnout App<\/strong> and the official social media handles of the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For any grievances related to the voting process, voters can contact the Election Commission helpline at 1800-180-1950<\/strong> to lodge complaints. The Election Commission has urged all eligible voters to participate in this electoral process and contribute to strengthening democracy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Uttar Pradesh Chief Election Officer Navdeep Rinwa announced that voting for the 2025 by-election in the Milkipur Assembly Constituency, Ayodhya district, commenced at 7 am on Wednesday, February 5, and will continue until 5 pm. However, voters already in line by 5 pm will be allowed to cast their votes. 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