Udhampur: As many as 654 polling teams were on Thursday dispatched to the four Udhampur Assembly constituencies, of AC-59 Udhampur West, AC-60 Udhampur East, AC-62 Ramnagar, and AC-61 Chenani for smooth conduct of polling in Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency being held tomorrow.
District Election Officer Udhampur, Saloni Rai, oversaw the dispatching of the polling parties to far-off destinations, ensuring they were equipped with necessary poll materials and EVMs. The crucial operation was conducted from Government Degree College (Boys) and Government College for Women Udhampur amid heavy security arrangements.
The DEO engaged with the polling parties, stressing the importance of coordination among Zonal and Sector Magistrates, as well as Police Officers, to facilitate effective polling on April 19th, 2024.
The District Election Officer also urged Assistant Returning Officers (AROs), Zonal and Sector Magistrates to ensure timely arrival of poll parties at their designated locations.
The event was attended by senior officials including SSP Joginder Singh, alongside AROs and other key civil and police personnel, underscoring the significance of this electoral process.
LS Elections 2024: Police Observer arrives Rajouri to review security scenario in Border Distt
Rajouri: Police Observer for Rajouri-Poonch-Anantnag Parliamentary Constituency Akhileshwar Singh reached Rajouri on Thursday to review the security preparations related to Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
District Election Officer Rajouri, Om Prakash Bhagat, Senior Superintendent of Police, Amrit Pal Singh and Additional Deputy Commissioner Sunderbani, Rajeev Magotra alongwith other officers associated with elections ,welcomed the Police Observer.
He chaired a meeting with the key stakeholders and took a comprehensive review of Election preparedness in Sunderbani. with a steadfast commitment to excellence, the Observer meticulously reviewed the security preparedness for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.
The occasion served as a platform to deliberate on various facets crucial to the conduct of free and fair elections. Discussions centered on strategies for maintaining law and order, enhancing security and other measures being put in place for the smooth conduct of the upcoming elections.
The District Election Officer and Senior Superintendent of Police provided a comprehensive briefing to the Police Observer, encompassing meticulous arrangements for logistics, security, and voter facilitation.
The Police Observer reiterated the importance of adherence to ECI guidelines by all stakeholders involved in the electoral process.
As the Lok Sabha Elections draw near, the district administration, in tandem with law enforcement agencies, is making all out efforts to facilitate a smooth and transparent electoral process.
LS Elections 2024: 607 polling parties dispatched in GPS-Fitted Vehicles for Polling in Kathua
Kathua: As many as 607 poll parties were dispatched on Thursday to five assembly segments of Kathua District viz Basohli, Billawar, Hiranagar, Jasrota and Kathua- all part of 4-Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency, which is going to polls tomorrow.
The polling parties were dispatched in 322 GPS-fitted vehicles to navigate through the terrain effectively.
The whole exercise was executed under the supervision of District Election Officer, Dr. Rakesh Minhas alongwith SSP, Shivdeep Singh Jamwal and Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) from Kathua, Hiranagar, and Jasrota.
The dispatch operation saw the mobilization of 322 GPS-fitted vehicles to ensure the prompt and secure transportation of polling personnel to their designated stations. With the collaborative efforts of the electoral administration and law enforcement, every precaution has been taken to facilitate a fair and transparent voting process.
Of notable significance, Kathua district boasts 701 polling stations, underscoring the scale of logistical coordination required for successful elections.
Earlier on Wednesday, 94 polling parties were dispatched to the Bani assembly segment, fortified with adequate security measures to safeguard the sanctity of the electoral process.
While speaking on the occasion, DEO Kathua said “We have spared no effort in organizing and coordinating this massive logistical operation to ensure a smooth and fair electoral process. The deployment of GPS-fitted vehicles and the collaboration between various authorities demonstrate our commitment to ensure polling process as per the ECIs mandate to uphold the transparency and security”
These polling teams were equipped with mandatory polling related logistics, EVMs besides Umbrella, masks and sanitizers to execute their duties while adhering to all safety precautions.
The district Kathua is part of Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency is slated to go for poll on 19 April from 7 AM to 6 PM under phase 1 of the Lok Sabha Elections-2024.
