Election Observers conduct meeting with representatives of political parties & contesting candidates at Shopian
135 Postal ballots transferred to service voters through ITPBMS
Shopian: Following withdrawal of nominations, the District Election Office, Shopianon Saturday organised a meeting of Election Observers with Political parties and contesting candidates as mandated under the guidelines of Election Commission of India (ECI) to acquaint them with guidelines, do’s and don’ts of election process.
On the occasion, District Election Officer (DEO) Shopian, Mohammad ShahidSaleem Dar, who joined on Saturday, welcomed all Observers and representatives of political parties and contesting candidates.
The representatives of BJP, INC, JKNC, JKPDP, JKNPP, JKAP, CPIM, and agents of contesting candidates were briefed on using C- Vigil for reporting violations of MCC and expenditure and Suvidha apps designed for seeking timely permissions.
They were briefed and encouraged to highlight any apprehensions before the observers related to the elections and share a worry list.
The representatives raised various issues pertaining to permission of electioneering and expenditure booking. The issues were listened to patiently. They were also apprised on 2nd randomisation of EVMs, scheduled on 02, September, 2024 and their commissioning, and briefed on expenditure booking, paid news issues, pre-certification of advertisements, MCC, etc.
General Observer for Zainapora, JeevanBabu highlighted the critical role of Political parties for ensuring good and enhanced voter engagement and turnout.
General Observer, Shopian, Roohi Khan, asked election authorities to provide handbooks to all candidates, both hard and soft copies and asked political parties representatives and candidates to acknowledge receipt of notices communicated to them.
Expenditure Observer, Nelapatla Ashok Babu apprised on various facets of expenditure including keeping permissions with vehicles, adhering to expenditure ceiling and replied to various queries raised by the agents, with regard to permissions for campaigning, expenditure booking etc.
Police Observer, Ravi D Channannavar asked for guiding political parties on issues of MCMC, usage of IT apps for complaint registering and for permissions.
On the occasion, postal ballots of service voters of both Shopian and Zainapora numbering 52 and 83 respectively were transferred to service voters through ITPBMS in the presence of political parties.
Besides, a demonstration of the working of suvidha app was given on the spot and explained to them the procedure for filing of online and offline permission applications and also asked for producing expenditure registers before expenditure Observer for inspections on scheduled dates, 02, 09 and 14 September at Circuit House, Shopian.
All observers shared their local numbers, JeevanBabu K, General Observer for 36-Zainapora AC, 7006392106; Roohi Khan, General Observer for 37- Shopian, 7006518189; Police Observer, Ravi D Channannavar, 9902956196 and Expenditure Observer Nelapatla Ashok Babu, 9906008597.
General Observer reviews Election preparedness for Zainapora AC, Calls for concerted efforts to enhance voter turnout
Shopian: General Observer for Zainapora AC, JeevanBabu K on Saturday held a crucial meeting at the meeting hall of Mini Secretariat to review and assess the preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections in the 36-Zainapora Assembly Constituency (AC).
The meeting was attended by various constituency nodal officers and district nodal officers responsible for different election-related activities.
During the meeting, each Nodal Officer provided a comprehensive briefing to the Observer on the preparations made so far.
The Nodal Officer for SVEEP presented a detailed overview of the SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) initiatives, highlighting efforts to enhance voter turnout.
Other Nodal Officers, including those from Transport, MCC, EVM/ VVPAT, Trainings, Logistics, material, man power management, Media Management, Home Voting, and Law and Order, and others also briefed the Observer on their respective areas of responsibility.
The Observer asked for strengthening the SSTs and FSTs by way of logistics provision and provision of welfare measures for staff while calling for effective monitoring of their work round the clock, to curb illegal transactions.
He emphasized the need to improve voter turnout and stressed the importance of an effective action plan for the SVEEP program.
The Observer asked for extensive use of Social media for highlighting SVEEP activities across the Constituency by involving icons, students, influencers, posting election engagement creatives and content.
The meeting concluded with directives from the Observer to all Officers to ensure meticulous planning and execution to facilitate the smooth conduct of the elections.
Gen Observer interacts with Political representatives in Doda, inspects strong Room, other facilities at Thathri
Doda: The General Observer for AC-52 Doda and AC-53 Doda West AdityaNegi convened a critical meeting with Political Representatives here the other day and discussed matters related to Assembly Election.
The meeting addressed several key activities, including the randomization of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with the participation of political parties, ensuring adherence to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) aligning with the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) guidelines, and the procedures for obtaining permissions for the use of vehicles by final candidates.
Additionally, the requirement for prior permissions for political rallies was emphasized, ensuring all parties adhere to the rules before organizing any campaign activities.
The political representatives used the opportunity to raise their concerns and grievances, which were noted by the General Observer and other officials present.
The meeting was attended by Returning Officer AC-52 Doda, Sunil Bhutyal; Returning Officer AC-53 Doda West, Ashok Kumar; ARO Dr.Subuh Ahmad Shad, and several political leaders and party representatives.
Meanwhile, The General Observer conducted a thorough inspection of Polling Stations in Assembly Constituencies 52-Doda and 53-Doda West. The inspection covered several key locations in Sub-Division Thathri, including Thathri, Kahara, Indloo, and surrounding areas, to ensure that all arrangements were in place for a smooth and fair election process.
The General Observer also reviewed the security measures at various checkpoints in the region. He inspected the naka checking points in Thathri, Kahara, and PulDoda, where flying squad teams were actively monitoring to prevent any untoward incidents.
The General observer emphasized the importance of vigilance and coordination among the security forces to maintain law and order during the election period.
The General Observer was accompanied by Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Thathri, Tehsildars, and other officers and officials, who provided detailed briefings on the arrangements made for the polling day.
Discussions were held regarding the deployment of staff and the accessibility of polling stations to ensure maximum voter turnout.
Directions were given to ensure that all polling stations are equipped with necessary amenities and that proper signage is in place for easy navigation by the voters.
The General Observer stressed the need for adherence to the Election Commission’s guidelines and urged all officers and officials to work diligently to uphold the integrity of the electoral process. General observer highlighted the significance of community awareness programs to educate voters about their rights and the importance of participating in the democratic process.
