India News | Jharkhand: JMM Seeks Suspension of Internet Near Counting Centres
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The ruling JMM in Jharkhand wrote to the Election Commission on Friday night and demanded the suspension of internet services within 2 km radius of the counting centres, alleging that the BJP has deputed "highly qualified" electronic experts from other states.
Ranchi, Nov 22 (PTI) The ruling JMM in Jharkhand wrote to the Election Commission on Friday night and demanded the suspension of internet services within 2 km radius of the counting centres, alleging that the BJP has deputed "highly qualified" electronic experts from other states.
The JMM also demanded a ban on electronic gadgets near the counting centres.
The counting of votes for the 81-member Jharkhand assembly is scheduled on Saturday across 24 centres in the state.
"We have come to know through reliable sources that the BJP has deputed highly qualified electronic experts from other states outside counting centres. This is a serious matter," JMM spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya claimed in the letter to the Election Commission.
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Demanding a fair and transparent counting process, he said that Internet services should be suspended within a 2 km radius of the counting centres and announcements of results should be made after every round of counting through loudspeakers.
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