Sources in the commission said Pande had sent observers to the districts the day before the nominations. But this year, it appears that the poll body will not be able to send such observers. "It does not appear that the list of observers would be sent to the commission before Tuesday or Wednesday. The last date of nomination is April 9, which raises the possibility that the nomination filing would not be monitored. "During the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, the election commission sends observers on the last day of nomination.

Source: The Telegraph April 01, 2018 21:33 UTC