BUDGAM, Oct 13: Chief Electoral Officer, Sanjeev Verma, today visited Budgam district to oversee preparations for the Upcoming bye-Assembly Elections to 27-AC Budgam.
The CEO chaired a meeting with all stakeholders and reviewed polling station wise arrangements and preparations for the smooth conduct of Bye-election in 27-AC Budgam in the district.
District Election Officer (DEO) Budgam, Dr.Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat presented the overall scenario of bye-election preparations in the district via presentation. Joint Chief Electoral Officer, Anil Salgotra; ADC Budgam, ASP Budgam, ACR/RO to 27-AC Budgam, Deputy DEO Budgam, CPO Budgam, CEO Budgam, CMO, all other district nodal officers related to bye- Election to 27-AC Budgam were present in the meeting.
During the detailed review meeting, DEO apprised the CEO about the district’s comprehensive preparedness for the upcoming bye-elections.
CEO stressed on the importance of strict adherence to guidelines, timelines for the Model Code of Conduct and media monitoring. He urged all stakeholders to maximize voter turnout through door-to-door campaigns under the SVEEP initiative.
The CEO also directed the district administration to formulate booth-level committees and emphasized on expenditure monitoring. He also laid emphasis on popularization of all election related apps of ECI among the general public.
The CEO further directed the district administration that activities under SVEEP be taken up including plantation, sanitation and distribution of voter slips among the electors for massive involvement of public in the festival of democracy.
While presenting overall view of preparedness, the DEO informed that, as per the finalized arrangements, a total of 173 polling stations have been established across 111 polling locations in the 27-Budgam Assembly Constituency.
He added that these arrangements have been made after meticulous assessment of ground requirements, ensuring that every polling location is fully equipped with all Assured Minimum Facilities like electricity, drinking water, toilets, ramps, and proper signage for voter convenience.
During the meeting, concerned RO and Nodal Officers also briefed the VEO about election related arrangements.
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