Jamshedpur: The counting of votes for the 2025 Ghatsila Assembly by-election will take place on November 14 at the Jamshedpur Co-operative College, where counting will be conducted in 20 rounds across 15 tables under tight supervision and security. Preparations have reached the final stage, with the district administration making comprehensive arrangements to ensure a transparent and error-free process.
District Election Officer Karn Satyarthi reviewed the preparations and addressed the final training session for counting personnel held at the Women’s University, Jamshedpur. The training focused on familiarizing the staff with the Election Commission’s guidelines and ensuring that every stage of counting is conducted with accuracy and impartiality.
As per the arrangements, each counting table will be manned by a three-member team comprising a counting supervisor, a counting assistant, and a micro-observer. Supervisors have been assigned the task of verifying EVM seals, supervising the counting procedure, and maintaining result sheets. Counting assistants will be responsible for reading the data from the control unit, entering figures, and completing relevant forms. Micro-observers, appointed to ensure transparency, will closely monitor every round of counting in accordance with Election Commission norms.
Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) will function as overall coordinators in each hall, resolving any technical or procedural issues that may arise. In addition, VVPAT (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail) slips will be counted as per the Election Commission’s instructions to cross-check the accuracy of EVM results.
District Election Officer Karn Satyarthi emphasized that the counting process is the most crucial phase in establishing the credibility of the election. “Every employee must strictly adhere to the Commission’s instructions. Fairness and transparency are our top priorities. There should be no scope for error or negligence,” he said.
He further informed that a three-tier security system has been put in place at the counting center. Entry will be strictly limited to authorized pass holders, and the entire process will be under continuous CCTV surveillance. Senior administrative and police officials will be stationed at the venue to ensure law and order throughout the counting process.
With the arrangements nearing completion, the district administration is confident of conducting the counting in a smooth, transparent, and peaceful manner. The final results of the Ghatshila by-election are expected to be declared soon after the completion of the 20 rounds of counting on November 14.
