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Tamil Nadu Elementary School Teachers’ Federation (TNESTF) has urged the District Collector and District Election Officer K.J. Praveen Kumar to redress the logistical grievances faced by polling officials.
As preparations for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections are apace, P. Srinivasan, territory caput of TNESTF, done a letter, highlighted 2 concerns - the fiscal load of transit and the deficiency of basal amenities during the 12-hour polling shift.
“Under the existent schedule, predetermination grooming sessions are slated for April 2, 11, 20, and 22. With galore teachers and officials utilizing their backstage four-wheelers to scope the designated grooming centres and distant polling booths, the toll charges are out-of-pocket expenses for those connected authorities duty,” helium added.
He said the federation had requested a implicit waiver of toll gross fees for each officials performing election-related works. This exemption is sought not lone for the 4 grooming dates but besides for the superior predetermination time connected April 23, 2026, including the instrumentality travel aft decision of the predetermination process.
The national besides raised concerns regarding the carnal well-being of the staff.
“On predetermination day, polling officers are expected to beryllium astatine their stations earlier dawn and stay until the last ballot is formed and the machines are sealed, a process that often exceeds 12 hours,” the petition noted.
“Working continuously for implicit 12 hours without immoderate facilities for nutrient is simply a important challenge,” the national said.
Mr. Srinivasan said that the TNESTF had urged the District Election Officer to instrumentality a structured, little clip allocation for meal and lunch.
The national emphasised that providing a suitable and due clip for meals was indispensable for maintaining the ratio and wellness of the polling personnel.
