India, March 19 -- South Goa: Authorities have intensified surveillance measures ahead of the upcoming Ponda Assembly by-election scheduled for April 9, aiming to ensure a free and fair electoral process.
District Electoral Officer Egna Cleetus has directed enforcement agencies to maintain strict vigilance on any suspicious or unlawful financial activities during the election period.
A review meeting was convened with members of the Election Expenditure Monitoring Team along with officials from multiple departments. The focus was on closely tracking poll-related expenditure, monitoring the movement of cash, and preventing any attempts to influence voters through illegal means.
Representatives from key departments, including the Income...