May 6, 2009 1:11:37 am
NUMBERS
1.1 crore voters in Delhi,23 lakh more than in 2004; 11,348 polling booths; 978 average voters per booth; 32 hyper sensitive booths; 193 sensitive booths; 56,000 policemen on duty
IN THE RACE
221 candidates filed nomination; 160 were okayed; 31 more than in 2004; 72 independents in fray
VIOLATION AND ACTION
Seized: 1 pistol,1 country-made revolver,20 knives,one SAF and 110 live rounds; 227 licensed arms deposited,impounded or cancelled
Removed: 7,588 hoardings,19,960 banners,25,946 posters and 1,184 wall writings; 348 cases registered; 189 non-bailable warrants executed; 265 arrested
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VOTER FACILITIES
Voter assistance booths; Ramps for disabled; Braille for visually-impaired; Sheds for queues
Drinking water ; ORS solution in case of dehydration; Election Control Room for information and registering complaints (helpline: 011-47617500,SMS: 53535)
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