Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Dr. Hasan Askari Rizvi held a detailed meeting with Caretaker Minister for Local Government, Energy and Provincial Disaster Management Zafar Mehmood, here today. During the meeting, different matters including arrangements for upcoming general elections, implementation on electoral code of conduct and steps for dealing with monsoon and possible threat of flood came under discussion. Talking on the occasion, Dr. Askari said that caretaker government is ensuring implementation of electoral code of conduct issued by Election Commission. He said that legal action will be initiated on any violation of electoral code of conduct and every possible step will be initiated for provision of facilities at polling stations. He said that holding of free and fair elections is the first priority of the government. We are committed for holding of general elections in a impartial and transparent manner and foolproof arrangements are being made for achieving of this important object at every level. Provision of peaceful atmosphere for polling will be ensured on July 25 so that voters could use their right of franchise without any fear and danger. He said that all possible steps will be taken so that voters could use their right of franchise independently and video cameras will be used for monitoring the sensitive polling stations. The utilization of information technology will also be made for peaceful and transparent holding of general elections and implementation of electoral code of conduct of the Election Commission will be ensured at every cost. He said that water situation in the rivers should be monitored round the clock and all arrangements should be completed so as to deal with any untoward situation, concluded the Chief Minister.
