Poll squads strengthen surveillance in Kollam

Various squads formed to enforce the provisions of the model code of conduct have strengthened their surveillance in the district, District Collector B. Abdul Nasar has said. Along with the anti-defacement squad, a team will be focussing on identifying COVID-19 protocol violations. The district green protocol coordination committee will be in charge of conducting the polls in a plastic-free, eco-friendly manner. Candidates and political parties have been asked to opt for banners and hoardings in cotton cloth, jute, wood, paper, bamboo, straw and plantain leaf. Plastic banners and decorations, PVC boards and thermocol arches will not be allowed. All kinds of synthetic decorations and campaigning material should be avoided. Steel or other reusable material should be used instead of disposable food containers. Single-use plastic and food wrapped in plastic are also prohibited during electioneering.