Polling stations to open from 7.30am on election day

Polling stations to open from 7.30am on election day – Nand

By Zodelle Bhan

31/10/2022

Electoral Commission chairperson, Mukesh Nand

Polling stations will open at 7.30am on election day and close at 6pm.

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mukesh Nand says the total number of registered voters as of 28th October 2022 stands at 692,918 out of which 345,118 are females and 347,800 are males.

He says the Electoral Commission under section 75 of the constitution is responsible for the conduct of a free and fair election.

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