UDHAMPUR, SEPTEMBER 18: The District Election Office, Udhampur, successfully conducted the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) Checking and Verification (C&V) Exercise for Assembly Constituency 61 - Chenani, in strict adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) laid down by the Election Commission of India.
The exercise was held today at Government Degree College (Boys), Udhampur from 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM, under proper security arrangements and in the presence of designated election officials, engineers from the Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) and eligible candidates.
The C&V process was undertaken for three polling stations – Mada-A, Mada-B, and Kud-A – following a request by applicant Harsh Dev from National Panthers Party, who had raised concerns regarding alleged tampering. The entire exercise was conducted transparently, systematically and within the prescribed time frame, ensuring complete satisfaction of the applicant. Copies of the outcome were also provided to the applicant as per SOP.
During the exercise, three Control Units (CUs) from one polling station showed a minor clock error during diagnostic checks. Officials clarified that this was purely a technical issue and had no bearing on the polled data. Pertinently, the polled data from these machines which showed clock errors was demonstrated to the applicant, confirming that it remained completely intact and exactly as recorded on the actual poll day i.e., 01 October 2024. In line with the SOP, the applicant was given the option of random selection of EVMs from other polling stations within the same Assembly Constituency. The process continued with diagnostic checks, mock polls and verification of polled data with VVPAT slips, which fully matched and satisfied the candidate.
The District Election Office Udhampur emphasized that the entire procedure was video-recorded, carried out under tight security and followed the laid-down protocols of the Election Commission of India. The public is urged not to believe in rumours or misinformation regarding EVM tampering, as due process has been duly followed to the complete satisfaction of all concerned.
NO: PR/DDI/J/2820//
GDC Kathua organizes donation activity under Sewa Parv embracing Vision of Viksit Bharat
KATHUA, SEPTEMBER 18: As part of the ongoing Sewa Parv celebrations, the NCC and NSS Units of Government Degree College Kathua organized a two-day donation activity, reflecting the spirit of service and commitment towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.
The activity, conducted on the college premises on September 17, witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and staff. The funds collected during the drive were dedicated to extend support to an Orphanage and Old Age Home in Kathua on September 18, thereby promoting compassion, care, and social responsibility among youth.
Meanwhile, the NSS Unit of Government Degree College Mahanpur organized a Voluntary Donation-cum-Distribution Drive. The drive was aimed at implementing the Gandhian principle of Sarvodaya—upliftment of the needy and underprivileged sections of society.
During the drive, NSS volunteers collected clothes, bed sheets, hygiene kits, books, food items and medicines contributed by the staff and students of the college. The relief material was distributed among flood victims, old age persons, and underprivileged students of the college, spreading a message of compassion and social responsibility.
Principal Prof. (Dr.) Sangeeta Sudan along with NSS volunteers, personally handed over the relief material to the beneficiaries and appreciated the enthusiastic participation of students and staff.
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