Summary:
The state government has set a target to cover 45 lakh farmers by the end of March 31, the process for which is on. If we go by the spirit of the code, seeking of applications from beneficiaries is also not right. The final list of the remaining eight lakh farmers is yet to be prepared.Finance minister Shashi Bhusan Behera said, “Applications for Kalia will be received till March 31. There is no question of violating the poll code for Kalia.”The CEO on Tuesday met representatives of different political parties and discussed in detail the rules of the Election Commission of India (ECI), provisions of the model code of conduct, poll expenditure, electoral rolls and safety and security of EVMs. If there is restriction from the CEO, the final list will be declared after the elections..