Ahmedabad, July 31: The nine-member Election Commission team, which is in Gujarat to assess the situation for holding early assembly elections in the state, today met the state electoral officer. The team, headed by deputy election Commisioners A N Zha and S Manratta, reached here last night, official sources said. The team is expected to meet a wide section of people, including political leaders and parties, and visit different parts of the state to assess and decide whether or not the situation is conducive for early polls, sources added.
It would also visit the violence-hit areas during its week-long stay in the state which was ravaged by communal over 800 people and rendering thousands homeless. Bureau Report