Uttarakhand: In Uttarakhand today, Mr. A.P. Anshuman, the Additional Director General (ADG) of Law and Order (L&O) and the State Police Nodal Officer for Elections, held a detailed video conferencing session. This meeting included key discussions with the Inspector General (IG) of Garhwal Zone and the District Incharges of Chamoli and Haridwar. The primary focus of this session was to provide comprehensive guidelines and strategic directives to facilitate the smooth and efficient conduct of the upcoming Badrinath and Mangalore Assembly by-elections scheduled for 2024. Mr. A.P. Anshuman emphasized the importance of meticulous planning and coordination among various law enforcement agencies to ensure a fair, transparent, and peaceful election process. The guidelines covered a wide range of aspects, including security measures, voter facilitation, and the management of potential challenges during the electoral process. This initiative underscores the commitment of the state police to uphold the integrity of the electoral process and ensure that the by-elections are conducted in a manner that reflects the democratic values and principles of the region.