A timely move

This refers to the report, “Tighter security arrangements for Kannur bypoll: Collector” (October 26). The newly-appointed District Collector for Kannur, Mr P B Salim, has rightly understood the need for tight security measures in the Kannur Assembly constituency bypoll. Doubling the number of security personnel on duty this time and making arrangements for keeping a close watch on voters trying to reach the polling stations indicate Mr Salim’s sincerity to ensure a fair election. When voters will be photographed and have their thumb impressions recorded at the polling booth, no one will be able to rig the election.

KA Solaman

27 Oct 2009, The Pioneer New Delhi