As Himachal Pradesh enters the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) has deployed 1,408 buses and five tempo travellers to assist in the election process. This move is expected to affect more than 150 bus routes across the state, potentially causing inconvenience to travelers for the next few days.
Deployment of HRTC Buses for Election Duty
- 1,408 HRTC buses and five tempo travellers have been assigned election duty to transport polling parties to their designated polling booths.
- This deployment will impact over 150 bus routes in Himachal Pradesh, disrupting normal bus services for the next two to three days.
Alternate Arrangements by HRTC
- To mitigate inconvenience, HRTC has made alternative arrangements for passengers.
- Buses that usually operate on long routes will be redirected to different locations to facilitate passenger travel.
- Reserve buses will also be utilized to ensure passengers reach their destinations without major disruptions.
Dispatch of Polling Parties
- As of Thursday evening, 6,589 polling parties have been dispatched to various districts in Himachal Pradesh.
- Kangra district has dispatched 1,617 polling parties, followed by Mandi with 1,196, and Shimla with 967 polling parties.
Critical Polling Stations and Voting Details
- Himachal Pradesh has a total of 7,992 polling booths, with 369 polling stations categorized as critical.
- Kangra district has the highest number of critical polling stations at 118, followed by Sirmaur with 58 and Una with 51.
- Voting for all four Lok Sabha seats in Himachal Pradesh is scheduled for June 1, with 7,992 polling stations set up across the state.
The deployment of HRTC buses for election duty highlights the state’s commitment to conducting fair and efficient elections. While this move may cause temporary disruptions to bus services, alternative arrangements have been made to minimize inconvenience to passengers.
Source : abplive
