MLC Elections: Police Instructed on Fair Polling in Farrukhabad
Farrukhabad administration finalizes preparations for the upcoming MLC elections, emphasizing impartiality and strict adherence to EC guidelines for all police personnel.

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MLC Elections: Farrukhabad Administration Gears Up for Fair Polling
Farrukhabad | October 22, 2026
The district administration in Farrukhabad has finalized its preparations to ensure the upcoming Legislative Council Member (MLC) elections are conducted peacefully and impartially. A joint briefing was organized at JJR Palace on Wednesday to guarantee the smooth conduct of this crucial electoral process.
During the briefing, District Magistrate Dr. Ankur Lathar and Superintendent of Police Aarti Singh provided essential directives to the police force deployed for election duty. They stressed the importance of strict adherence to the guidelines issued by the Election Commission.
Strict Adherence to Election Commission Rules
It was made clear that any negligence during election duty would not be tolerated. All police personnel were instructed to perform their assigned duties with utmost discipline, impartiality, and vigilance. The primary objective is to maintain law and order on polling day and ensure a secure electoral environment.
District Magistrate Dr. Ankur Lathar tasked the present officials and staff with the responsibility of maintaining complete transparency in the electoral process. He directed that all election-related arrangements must comply with established rules and procedures to ensure the entire process is conducted fairly and systematically. He placed special emphasis on maintaining transparency.
“Any negligence during election duty will not be tolerated and all police personnel must perform their prescribed duties with utmost discipline, impartiality, and vigilance.”
Superintendent of Police Aarti Singh, in her address, advised police personnel to perform their duties with full alertness and to maintain impartial conduct in all circumstances. She instructed them to adhere to the Election Commission's guidelines verbatim, prioritizing law and order.
Her emphasis was on the joint goal of the administration and police to conduct this electoral process safely, systematically, and without interruption. For this, she urged all concerned officials and the police force to remain fully vigilant regarding their responsibilities.
