167 polling stations shifted due to Naxal threat

Chhattisgarh Assembly elections witnessed a relocation of 167 polling stations for security and accessibility in the sensitive areas of Naxal-affected Bastar region. According to the Chief Electoral Officer, most of the polling stations have been moved around 40 km away from earlier locations. Centre has sent around 40,000 paramilitary personnel, 65,000 police personnel, and 27,000 paramilitary troopers for peaceful polling.