Ranchi EW Correspondent : The Chief Electoral Officer K Ravi Kumar emphasized the importance of creating a level playing field for all candidates in the upcoming assembly elections by strictly adhering to the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India. He expressed concern over the possibility of attempts to influence voters through the circulation of illegal money and urged all enforcement agencies to take comprehensive action to prevent the flow of illegal funds and materials.

Speaking at the review meeting with senior officials from various enforcement agencies on Monday at the Election House, CEO K Ravi Kumar instructed the Forest Department to intensify checks at all checkposts to curb the transportation of illegal materials. He also directed the Income Tax Department to conduct raids at potential locations where illegal money might be stored or circulated and take strict action against such activities.

Further,  CEO called for enforcement agencies to target and raid places involved in the trafficking of narcotics and ensure a complete halt to such activities. Present at the meeting were Additional Chief Electoral Officer Dr. Neha Arora, Assistant Chief Electoral Officer Dev Das Datta, along with senior officials from various enforcement agencies.