Preparations for the Kerala assembly elections are in their final stages, with the administration deploying technology to ensure a transparent voting process. On the directions of the Election Commission, cameras will be installed inside and outside all 2,177 polling stations in Kannur district. One hundred percent webcasting will enable real-time monitoring of the entire voting process.
A two-tier monitoring system has been set up for the webcasting. A district-level control room will be operational at the Kannur Collectorate, and a separate control room will function under the Returning Officer in each assembly constituency. Cameras installed outside booths will allow accurate tracking of voter queues throughout the day.
The complete footage of the polling will be recorded on hard disks and subsequently handed over to the Chief Electoral Officer of the state. Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 for 140 seats and results will be announced on May 4.
Kerala is witnessing a three-way contest this time. The CPI(M)-led LDF is defending its government, the Congress-led UDF is looking to make a comeback, and the BJP-led NDA is hoping for a significant breakthrough. A total of 890 candidates are in the fray and 2.71 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes.
