CHANDIGARH, April 23 -- REVIEWING the election preparedness of the state for ensuing General Elections next month, Special Observer Raghav Chandra on Tuesday expressed satisfaction and confidence that the forthcoming polls would be held in a free, fair and transparent manner.

Chairing the review meeting with officers of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) office Punjab here today, Raghav Chandra took stock of overall poll preparedness including adequate availability of EVMs, Emphasizing the need to ensure foolproof security measures at all booths across the state which goes to polls on May 19 in the last phase of 7-round elections, Raghav Chandra discussed the issue with the ADG Elections. Chandra also reviewed the total seizure of cash, liquor,...