The Election Commission of India has taken a significant decision ahead of the elections, directing that civic volunteers, green police, and student police personnel will not be deployed for any election-related duties. The order further states that during the critical election period—from three days before polling (P-3) to one day after polling (P+1)—these personnel will not be permitted to perform any duties in uniform under any circumstances. The move is aimed at ensuring neutrality, preventing any perception of influence or misuse of non-regular forces, and maintaining a strictly controlled and transparent security environment during the electoral process.