Goan Reporter::DEO SOUTH CONDUCTS MEETING ON RATIONALIZATION OF POLLING STATIONS

The Office of the Collector & District Election Officer, South conducted a meeting   to examine the proposals for rationalization of Polling Stations across the South. The Collector briefed the participants on the rationalization process earlier discussed during the meeting held on July 28, 2025 with Political Party representatives of various Assembly Constituencies. During the deliberations, proposals submitted by the EROs of 24-Mormugao, 27-Cortalim, 34-Cuncolim, 35-Velim, and 38-Sanvordem Assembly Constituencies were reviewed. The major proposals considered such as creation of a new Polling Station No. 19 in 35-Velim Assembly. Deletion of Polling Station Nos. 4 & 5 in 24-Mormugao A.C., owing to the demolition of the former MPT colonies/quarters and the relocation of all electors.  Shifting of Polling Station No. 39 of 27-Cortalim A.C. and Polling Station No. 47 of 38-Sanvordem A.C. and modifications in sections/polling areas, change in nomenclature of sections, and renumbering of Polling Stations, arising from the deletion and creation of new Polling Stations in the 24-Mormugao, 27-Cortalim, 34-Cuncolim, 35-Velim, and 38-Sanvordem Assembly Constituencies. After detailed discussions, all representatives of Political Parties conveyed their agreement to the proposals. The finalized rationalization plan will now be forwarded to the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Altinho for submission to the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, for approval.