NEW DELHI: The Delhi poll body is all set for the next stage in this edition of the general elections which is monitoring the activities of candidates once the official notification has been issued.
Poll officials have said stringent security measures will be implemented to ensure that the polls are conducted peacefully and in accordance with the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
To that extent, the poll body would use Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered cameras and drones this time. Officials said that the AI-enabled cameras will be installed in election rallies of candidates to assess the expenditure incurred by them during the programmes.
According to officials, Delhi Police has written a letter to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs asking it to provide 200 drones equipped with sophisticated technology in view of the Lok Sabha elections.
After we get the permission which is expected soon, the drones will be taken on rent, an official said.
A team of 150 personnel have been trained for this who will be deployed by the poll body to monitor the events.
Officials said that due to monitoring through AI based cameras, if there is any disturbance in any program, the suspect can be caught immediately. The police will also be able to match the details of the suspects they have.
“Through the data of the suspects present, it will be easy to draw AI-based conclusions if any suspect is present during the election meeting,” a senior official said.
Officials added that mobile control vehicles will be deployed at the election meeting venues.
“Mobile control and command vehicles will be deployed at the meeting place of VIP campaigners. This vehicle will be equipped with cameras with 360 degree range which are capable of capturing footage from all directions. This technology has been made AI based, which has been linked to the dossier (criminal record details) of the suspects. Besides, the body language of the suspects will also be monitored,” the official said.