Pimpri: Despite the upcoming Assembly elections, Chinchwad Assembly Constituency, which holds the highest number of voters in Maharashtra, is still without a designated Election Officer.

The Election Commission of India has announced that the nomination process for the elections will begin on October 22, but the absence of a key official has left the responsibility of election management on the Assistant Election Officers.

Vitthal Joshi, Deputy Commissioner of the General Administration Department of the Municipal Corporation, had initially been appointed as the Election Officer for the Chinchwad constituency.

However, due to his two-month medical leave, the position remains vacant, with no replacement appointed as yet. Chinchwad, the state's largest constituency, has 655,370 voters and 564 polling stations, making the lack of an Election Officer a significant concern as the election process moves forward.

The Election Code of Conduct has been in place for two days, yet Chinchwad remains the only constituency without an election officer. The authorities are expected to fill this critical position soon to ensure smooth election management.

Bhosari: No Sensitive Polling Stations Identified

In the Bhosari Assembly Constituency, which has a voter population of 600,848, no polling stations have been identified as sensitive, according to Election Officer Revannath Labde.

The constituency includes 324,699 male voters, 276,052 female voters, and 97 voters from other categories. There are also 12,463 new voters added to the list.

The election office for Bhosari is located at the multipurpose hall in Chikhali, Purnanagar, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation. The nomination process is set to begin on October 22, and nomination forms will be accepted between 11 AM and 3 PM.

All polling stations will be equipped with necessary facilities, including wheelchair and vehicle services for disabled voters. Additionally, polling stations will be managed by women and youth teams, with nine teams appointed to oversee the election process. The removal of banners from the constituency is currently underway.