Prakasam Collector Raja Babu inspects ballot boxes ahead of Ongole municipal polls

Prakasam district administration has stepped up preparations ahead of upcoming municipal elections, with District Collector P. Raja Babu directing election officers to maintain strict protocols in handling ballot boxes and polling materials.

During a detailed site inspection at RISE Engineering College on the outskirts of Ongole, Collector Raja Babu and Joint Collector Kalpana Kumari examined the designated distribution hubs, reception points, strong rooms, and the central counting facility established for the local body polls.

Comprehensive election logistics in place

The district machinery has systematised the inventory and delivery of 101 statutory and non-statutory equipment items across 224 polling stations within the Municipal Corporation limits. District officials confirmed that administrative setup, including voting equipment and secure storage, is moving ahead according to schedule to prevent any operational lapses.

Strict compliance with election norms

Addressing administrative staff during the review, the Collector instructed officers to maintain high standards of oversight through every stage of the election schedule. He personally checked the installation of security barricades, access barriers, and strong room infrastructure to ensure strict adherence to State Election Commission directives.

The facility created at RISE Engineering College will function as the main logistics center, managing the distribution of materials before voting commences and securing the ballot boxes once polling ends. District authorities reaffirmed that systematic security measures and efficient infrastructure are fully ready to support a transparent voting process.