Srinagar: The repoll ordered by Election Commission (EC) in 38 polling stations of Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency will test the security arrangements on Thursday as all these are in Budgam district, the worst-hit by violence during voting on Sunday.
Seven of the eight deaths in security forces' firing after rampaging mobs to streets in scores of places perpetrating violence during Sunday's polling took place in Budgam district, especially in areas where the EC on Tuesday ordered a repoll.
The election officials express confidence that adequate security arrangements have been made for tomorrow's re-polling.
"Adequate arrangements of security and videography have been made for re-polling at 38 polling stations in Budgam district of Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency being held on Thursday," Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) J&K Shantmanu said on Wednesday.
Shantmanu said the poll process at the various stations will be video-graphed and one micro-observer from central government offices will also be deputed for each polling station where re-polling is being conducted.
He said all arrangements mandated by the EC for ensuring free and fair polls have also been put in place.
The re-polling at the 38 polling stations in Budgam will begin at 7 am and will end at 4 pm on Thursday, he added.
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