At 7:00 AM, the doors open. An old woman, leaning on a stick, is the first in line. The First Polling Officer calls out her name from the electoral roll. The Second Officer marks her finger with purple indelible ink—a mark that says, "I have spoken."

Election Handbook for PO in Marathi - पालघर Palghar

Securely closing and sealing machines after the poll ends. Standard "Do's and Don'ts" ✅ Do match Unit IDs on the Control Unit and Ballot Unit.

The sun hasn't risen yet, but inside the small village schoolroom, the Presiding Officer (PRO) and their team are already wide awake. By 5:30 AM, the political agents arrive, shivering slightly in the morning air.

Applying ink to the left forefinger to prevent multiple voting.

Key Responsibilities (ठळक जबाबदाऱ्या)