Deputy Election Commissioner Alok Shukla, who chaired a high level meeting to review the preparations in the state, said all necessary arrangements were being put in place to ensure peaceful and smooth polling.
The meeting was attended among others by Chief State Electoral Officer, Punjab, V K Singh, all deputy commissioners, all district police chiefs, police commissioners and revenue commissioners.
Shukla later told reporters that vulnerable sections of the voters would be provided special protection so that they are not intimidated by musclemen and other influential persons.