The detailed arrangements for the vote counting process in Goa on June 4, 2024, have been outlined by the election authorities. Here are the key details:
North Goa (01-North Goa PC)
- Counting Centre: Multipurpose Cyclone Shelter Building, Altinho, Panaji-Goa, adjacent to Goa Government Polytechnic Building.
- Rounds of Counting: 7 rounds
- Counting Tables: 157 tables
- Staff Involved:
- Micro Observers: 236
- Counting Supervisors: 282
- Counting Assistants: 282
- RO Staff: 376
- ARO Staff: 163
- Counting Agents: 454
- Security Personnel:
- Total: 706
- District Police: 475
- Traffic Police: 206
- Special Branch: 25
- Observers: 7
South Goa (02-South Goa PC)
- Counting Centre: Shree Damodar College of Commerce and Economics, Comba, Margao-Goa, covering rooms on the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth floors.
- Rounds of Counting: 7 rounds
- Counting Tables: 161 tables
- Staff Involved:
- Micro Observers: 242
- Counting Supervisors: 220
- Counting Assistants: 200
- RO Staff: 210
- ARO Staff: 430
- Counting Agents: 495
- Security Personnel:
- Total: 651
- District Police: 437
- Traffic Police: 189
- Special Branch: 25
- Observers: 6
Both North Goa and South Goa have made extensive preparations to ensure a smooth and secure vote counting process. The authorities have deployed a significant number of staff and security personnel to manage the operations efficiently and maintain order.
The counting process will be closely monitored by appointed observers, and special arrangements have been made to safeguard the strong rooms where the votes will be stored and counted.
These meticulous preparations underscore the commitment of the election authorities to uphold the integrity and transparency of the electoral process.
