Training for personnel appointed for the gram panchayat elections was held in Koppal on Wednesday.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. R.R. Jannu, Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer, underlined the need for the officials who were chosen for election duty to discharge their duties sincerely to ensure that the elections were conducted in a free and fair manner.
The elections are scheduled to be held on June 2 and the calendar of events will be published on May 15.
The model code of conduct will come into force from May 10.