Setting the ball rolling for the forthcoming Assembly polls in Maharashtra, the full Election Commission panel led by Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath interacted with their state counterparts to review the preparedness for conduct of elections.
The panel, comprising Election Commissioners H S Brahma and S N A Zaidi, is scheduled to meet top officials of the state administration on Tuesday.
The EC team also held discussions with representatives of political parties for their suggestions and views on conduct of polls and review of the electoral roll, according to officials.
During their two-day visit, the panel will hold meetings and discuss with the state officials about the preparations being done to hold polls to the 288-member House, which are due in September-October.
