Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the polling agent?

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 31 March 2021

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the polling agent?

A. A polling agent is a person appointed as a representative of a political party as it is not possible for a candidate to be physically present at every polling booth on the day of the elections.

B. As per the Election Commission’s rules, a polling agent should be familiar with the rules and procedures to conduct elections using EVMs and VVPATs, and with the working of these machines.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

The Election Commission’s recent decision to change the rules for appointing polling agents has sparked off a debate in West Bengal. A polling agent is a person appointed as a representative of a political party as it is not possible for a candidate to be physically present at every polling booth on the day of the elections. As per the Election Commission’s rules, a polling agent should be familiar with the rules and procedures to conduct elections using EVMs and VVPATs, and with the working of these machines.

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