THE GOAN NETWORK
MARGAO: Goan hospitality is second to none and any visitor to the land of sun, sea and sand will vouch for this.
Swanky cars and deluxe suites await the Election Observers appointed by the Election Commission of India who are are expected to descend in the state on Thursday on Day One of the filing of nomination papers.
Keeping in mind that Goa is famous for tourism and hospitality, the local election officials have not left a single stone unturned to ensure that their stay in the state is free from any problems. While the posh cars requisitioned by the election authorities from various departments will be made available to the Election observers to ensure comfortable travel on the bumpy roads, deluxe suites at the renovated government rest house have been booked for the observers during their stay.
A total of three Election Observers are expected to descend in the South Goa Lok Sabha constituency “ two general observers and an expenditure observer to oversee the conduct of election.
Sources in the know said the vehicles were fitted with wireless sets and sirens as per the laid down guidelines. According to sources, Election Observers are entitled a liason officer as well as staff to carry out their duties, besides other logistics support, including laptops or computers for correspondence.
While the election observers for the South Goa Lok Sabha seat will be housed at the government rest house at Monte Hill, Margao, arrangements have been made for the general observer and the expenditure observer for the Shiroda Assembly seat at the GTDC residency at Farmagudi.
In the past, when the Margao rest house was undergoing renovation, the Election observers deputed by ECI were all put up at the GTDC residencies at Margao and Colva, besides the MPT guest house to ensure that the observers enjoy a comfortable stay in the state.
An election official informed that all arrangements are being put in place as per protocol to ensure there is no cause for any complaint from any quarters.
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