New Delhi, March 16 The Election Commission appointed former bureaucrat Manjeet Singh as the special observer for the upcoming elections in Assam, with the responsibility of keeping the election panel updated on the state's preparedness for the polls.
Polling in Assam is scheduled for April 9, and the results will be announced on May 4.
The Election Commission reiterated that during his press conference on Sunday, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had assured that elections in all states, including Assam, would be held peacefully.
As the special observer, retired IAS officer Singh will regularly visit Assam to monitor the election preparations, oversee the conduct of the Assembly elections, and provide input to the election body as needed.
"As the eyes and ears of the Commission, the special observer will further ensure the free, peaceful, impartial, and transparent conduct of elections in Assam," the Election Commission said.