Observer also inspects Election Office, Media Cell, MCMC
Samba: Expenditure Observer, Samatha Mullamudi Saturday visited Samba District Election Office and held a meeting with members of Expenditure Monitoring team constituted for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
District Election Officer, Abhishek Sharma gave a PPT presentation detailing the chair about steps taken by district administration for monitoring of election related expenditures.
The Observer urged the officers to carry out their responsibilities diligently until the conclusion of the election process. She assured the team of her accessibility throughout the election period, encouraging them to reach out with any queries or concerns.
Additionally, she underscored the importance of working with professionalism, reminding the team members significance of their services towards the nation and its welfare.
After the meeting, the Expenditure Observer inspected MCMC, Complaint management Cell, Video viewing team and Assistant Expenditure Observers cell established in Conclave Hall. She reviewed expense records, verified expenditure authenticity and stressed on adherence to election laws by the election office.
The Expenditure Observer was accompanied by District Election Officer, Samba Abhishek Sharma, SSP Samba, Vinay Kumar, ADDC Samba, Champa Devi, ADC Samba Suresh Chander, Deputy District Election Officer Samba, Harvinder Singh and others district and Sectoral officers.
LS Elections-2024: DEO Udhampur joins mega voters’ awareness programme at Basantgarh
Udhampur: A mega voters’ awareness program, as part of Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative, was successfully organized Saturday at Basantgarh.
District Election Officer (DEO), Saloni Rai orchestrated this meticulous SVEEP plan, particularly focusing on low voter turnout areas.
As part of the voters’ awareness today the DEO joined a mega awareness programme at Basantgarh organized by Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) Ramnagar Rafiq Ahmad Jaral and SDM Basantgarh Waheed Ur Rehman at the local Government Higher Secondary School, as a key component of the SVEEP campaign for the Lok Sabha Election 2024.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Joginder Singh Sambyal also participated in the awareness program and inspected the vulnerable polling booths amid briefing the Security forces for the upcoming Lok Sabha election.
While addressing the gathering, DEO Saloni Rai encouraged the public, especially first-time and female voters, to actively participate in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing their crucial role in strengthening democracy. She underscored the importance of women’s active involvement in the electoral process for the nation’s progress.
The event featured theme-based cultural performances related to SVEEP by Subash Brahmanu and party and Master Tirath Ram, besides an impressive Nukkad Natak presented by Mohammad Akram Khan to educate and inspire active public participation in the democratic process.
Similar awareness programs were conducted at GDC Dudu, GHSS Sia Mehari, GHSS Panara, and other educational institutions under the supervision of SDM Dudu, SDM Basantgarh and Tehsildar Basantgarh.
ARO Ramnagar, Rafiq Ahmad Jaral outlined the broad spectrum of awareness being conducted under SVEEP. He highlighted that every polling station was covered with over 50 awareness programs conducted through Nodal Officer; besides creating 158 WhatsApp groups covering 80% voters to disseminate information with the assistance of Election Icons, Influencers, and prominent personalities.
Furthermore, experts and speakers emphasized the significance of electoral literacy in empowering citizens and urged everyone, especially first-time voters, to responsibly exercise their franchise in the forthcoming elections.
LS Elections-2024: DEO Doda reviews transport plan in the Distt
Doda: District Election Officer (DEO), Doda Harvinder Singh, on Saturday chaired a comprehensive meeting here in the conference hall of the DC office complex, to assess the transport plan for upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
The stakeholders, during the meeting, presented roadmaps for smooth movement in view of election activities, followed by a detailed discussion on all routes pertaining to the event.
Adc Bhaderwah, ACR, District Program Officer Poshan Project, SDM Assar, ACD, Deputy District Election Officer, AROs, CMO, CEO, ARTO, Tehsildars and other concerned officers attended the meeting.
The meeting discussed various aspects related to elections like power supply, lighting, accommodation, and toilet facilities at election sites. Intermediate strong room facilities and arrangements for Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were also addressed, along with plans for the movement of polling parties and voter awareness programs during the elections.
The DEO laid emphasis on the proper functioning of strong rooms. The AROs were tasked to ensure adequate facilities at polling stations.
The DEO stressed on the need to enhance voter participation through SVEEP campaign and awareness programs. Additionally, officials were directed to conduct cleanliness drives at polling booths to ensure their hygiene.
Detailed planning, including vehicle arrangements for sector officers and zonal magistrates, was outlined through route maps prepared by concerned Tehsildars.
The meeting concluded with directives to maximize voter turnout and ensure meticulous arrangements at every stage of the electoral process.
LS Elections-2024: Training for Officers/Officials held at B’pora
Bandipora: The District Election Office (DEO) Bandipora on Saturday conducted a training programme on election preparedness at mini secretariat Bandipora.
The training programme was presided over by Deputy District Election Officer, Mohammad Rafeeq Bhat.
The programme aimed to enhance the preparedness for the upcoming elections, ensuring smooth conduct and inclusivity.
The programme was attended by Liaison Officers appointed with Election Observers from the Election Commission of India (ECI), along with office assistants.
The Deputy District Election Officer sensitized the participants about their crucial roles and duties during the electoral process besides the importance of following established protocols to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
The programme also included discussions on establishing model polling stations to cater persons with special ability.
Among others, master trainer Ishtiyaq Samoon and Coordinator Manpower and training, Mir Irfan Maqbool were also present on the occasion.
LS Elections-2024: EVM/ VVPAT training imparted to Supervisors, BLOs at Handwara
Kupwara: In the run- up to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections- 2024, a training program for Supervisors/ BLOs of all the polling stations of Tehsil Handwara was on Saturday organised at Town Hall Handwara.
The training was imparted by District Level Master Trainer, Syed Saqib Geelani, who provided full guidance to the participants on various facets of the electoral process and operations of EVM/VVPAT.
Emphasis was placed on the importance of active participation and adherence to the guidelines outlined by the Election Commission of India to ensure smooth and transparent conduct of the elections.
Addressing the trainees, the Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) Handwara-5, Aziz Ahmad Rather stressed upon the concerned to ensure Assured Minimum Facilities (AMFs) at every polling station, registrations of Migrant Voters, strategy for their voting and provisions of voting for absentees voters etc.
SVEEP For LS Polls: GDC Sumbal organises Mehndi Art Competition
Bandipora: The Women Development Cell of Government Degree College (GDC) Sumbal in collaboration with Electoral Literacy Club and NSS wing on Saturday organized “Mehendi Art Competition” under SVEEP campaign to promote voter awareness.
The theme of the event was Importance of Voting in Democracy.
The programme conducted under the patronage of Principal Prof. (Dr) Shabeena Iqbal Shawl was intended to build a truly participatory democracy by encouraging all eligible citizens to vote and make an informed decision during the forthcoming elections.
At the outset of the competition Dr. Mehraj uddin (HOD Political Science) highlighted the importance of voting in democracy.
He emphasized the significance of this civic duty as an opportunity to actively shape the destiny of the nation.
On the occasion, Dr. Nuzhat Gull (HOD Chemistry) highlighted the importance of voting not just as a right but as a duty.
The competition began with the orientation session by Prof. Manzoor Ahmed Parey wherein he instructed students about rules and regulations to be followed during the competition.
A number of enthusiastic female students participated, showcasing their artistic prowess by adorning their hands with intricate designs and empowering messages.
