Wed Nov 20 12:14:28 UTC 2024: ## Congress Deploys 30,000 Agents for Maharashtra, Jharkhand By-polls, Vigilant After Haryana Loss
**New Delhi:** With voting underway in Maharashtra and Jharkhand by-elections today, the Congress party is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to secure victory. Learning from its recent loss in Haryana, the party has implemented a comprehensive strategy, deploying approximately 30,000 polling agents across both states.
These agents, who have received extensive training, will monitor the entire electoral process, from voting to counting. Their responsibilities include closely observing EVM batteries, verifying vote tallies against voter lists, and using an app to cross-check Form 17C. They will also monitor ballot boxes post-voting and immediately report any irregularities to higher authorities, aiming for swift resolution. District-level war rooms are coordinating their efforts.
The training emphasized detecting potential manipulation and ensuring the accurate counting of votes. The party has also established coordination committees to collaborate with alliance partners. Senior Congress leaders are on high alert, prepared to respond swiftly to a close election result. Both states are witnessing a tight contest between the NDA and INDIA alliances, prompting the Congress to take a proactive and cautious approach. Observers will remain in their respective states on counting day to monitor the situation closely. The party hopes this meticulous strategy will prevent a repeat of the Haryana setback.
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