DEO Kishtwar apprises Political Parties’ Candidates/ Representatives regarding Counting Day Arrangements

Kishtwar : The District Election Officer Kishtwar Rajesh Kumar Shavan chaired a meeting of political party representatives and the contesting Candidates tp brief them about the counting day preparedness and guidelines.
He elaborately highlighted the activities pertaining to the venue, security and traffic arrangements, final randomization of counting personnel, procedure for opening of strong rooms, post counting shifting of sealed polled EVMs, appointment of counting agents, allotment of counting tables etc.
Highlighting the security and traffic arrangements, the DEO informed that a three-tier security arrangement has been made to ensure fool proof arrangements for the peaceful counting. “Public announcement systems will be installed at KV Semina Colony ; the earmarked area for public gathering. No unauthorised persons will be allowed inside the Counting Premises,” he further informed while appealing to all for cooperation.
He said that entry of vehicles near the counting hall will be strictly restricted. Only those authorised and with vehicle passes will be allowed near the Kendriya vidyalaya premises wherein the counting shall take place.
The DEO also apprised that all the candidates and agents can witness randomization of counting personnel, opening of strong rooms etc to maintain the transparency.
They were asked to submit form –18, which deals with the appointment of counting agents and advised them to keep I-Cards and Form 18 with them to avoid any inconvenience.
The DEO further apprised all the participants about the rules and regulations applicable for the counting agent and made them aware about the process.