Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh: With Gram Panchayat elections approaching across Srikakulam district, District SP K.V. Maheswara Reddy, IPS, has directed police personnel to conduct widespread awareness programmes on the Model Code of Conduct and the importance of maintaining peace during the electoral process.
Following the SP’s instructions, police officers and personnel from various police stations visited villages on Thursday and interacted with residents, explaining election regulations, the Model Code of Conduct and measures to maintain law and order.
During the awareness meetings, villagers and young people were urged to strictly follow election rules at every stage, from the filing of nominations to polling, vote counting and the declaration of results.
Police appealed to the public to avoid personal disputes, political rivalries and unnecessary confrontations during the election period. They emphasised the importance of mutual respect, unity and cooperation to ensure peaceful and transparent elections.
The police also cautioned that provocative activities, clashes, violations of the Model Code of Conduct and any attempts to disturb public peace would invite strict legal action.
District Police appealed to all citizens to cooperate with the authorities and contribute to the smooth, peaceful and orderly conduct of the Gram Panchayat elections.
