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ECI, MHA discuss deployment of central forces for LS elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) recently held a meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs to discuss security requirements for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The meeting, chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioner Arun Goel, discussed the deployment of central forces for election-related duties. The ECI has requested the deployment of around 3,400 paramilitary forces for various tasks, including guarding EVMs, strongrooms, and counting centers. The discussions also focused on planning the smooth movement of central forces across the country.