Karimnagar Counting Observer, CR Prasanna Kumar, emphasized the need for vote counting staff to stay at the counting center until the process is completed. A training program was held at the collectorate auditorium on Saturday with the participation of counting observers CR Prasanna, SJ Chaudhary, and Manish Kumar Lohan. The purpose of the training was to prepare counting supervisors, micro observers, and master trainers for the upcoming Assembly vote counting.
During the training, CR Prasanna Kumar stressed the importance of punctuality, urging micro observers to be present in the counting hall at 6 am on Sunday at SRR College. He also reminded them that cell phones are not allowed in the counting center to ensure a smooth and problem-free process.
CR Prasanna Kumar explained the sequence of counting, stating that postal ballots would be counted first, followed by the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). He instructed the staff to report any issues promptly to the Returning Officers to ensure a seamless process.
The training program was attended by Additional Collector of Local Bodies Praful Desai, Deputy Collector Sadanandam, Marketing Officer Padmavathi, Ldiam Anjaneyulu, DEO Janardhan Rao, and other officials.