Assam goes to poll on April 4 and April 11.
District and state level officials had been directed to "comprehensively review and reassess vulnerable locations" which will be under focus of the Commission, Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi told reporters here today.
The main intention of the Commission is to protect the weaker sections so that nobody could intimidate or influence them with money or threat, he said.
"The authorities have already identified vulnerable areas. These places will be covered by central police forces, which have been deployed in the state since March 15 in a phased manner," Zaidi said.
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He said the Commission was overall satisfied with the state election machinery and the law enforcing authority, but it is "not complacent" and trying to fill the gaps, if any.
Asked about the biggest challenge in holding elections in Assam compared to other states, Zaidi said, "There are many geographical and social issues, besides security and law and order of the state."
"Along with these complexities, the state has extremism, political rivalries and formation of groups as other challenges. We have taken note of these," he said.
The CEC said the political parties raised issues like seizure of illegal arms and deposition of licensed arms, specially in identified areas, check in movement of cash and liquor, containing possible intimidation and threat to voters and strict action against violators.
The political parties also requested the Commission to check usage of black money and distribution of gifts, especially in tea garden areas, Zaidi said.