Election Commission has appointed former Indian Revenue Service officers Madhu Mahajan and B Murali Kumar as Special Expenditure Observers for ensuing Maharashtra Assembly elections. Ms Mahajan will watch the conduct of elections with special emphasis on controlling the abuse of money power, in consultation with the Chief Electoral Officer at Mumbai. While, Murali Kumar will be at Pune to look into matters in rest of the state with officers and Election Authorities as deemed necessary.
The special observers will supervise and monitor the work being done by the electoral machinery and ensure that stringent and effective enforcement action is undertaken against all persons and entities trying to induce voters by distributing cash, liquor and freebies.
