Arrangements finalised for Assembly elections in Srinagar

Srinagar, Sep 23: To review the arrangements for smooth and peaceful conduct of General Elections to the Legislative Assembly-2024 Assembly Elections for all Eight Assembly Constituencies of the District, the District Election Officer(DEO), Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today chaired a meeting with Returning Officers and Zonal SPs here.

The meeting was held in presence of the General Election Observer for Srinagar District.

Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar, Imtiyaz Hussain Mir was also present on the occasion

At the outset, the District Election Officer took a detailed review of the arrangements and preparations made for smooth, seamless and peaceful conduct of the upcoming Assembly Elections in all Eight Assembly Constituencies of the District.

The DEO also discussed threadbare the action plan related to Despatch of Poll parties and Election Materials to the Polling Stations on Poll Day(September 25, 2024) from Despatch/Collection Centres established in Srinagar.

On the occasion, the DEO stressed the officers to ensure utmost coordination for efficient and hassle free despatch of Poll staff and Election material to the designated Polling Stations. He further emphasised on making all required arrangements well in advance to facilitate smooth and efficient election process.

The DEO asked them to ensure meticulous advance planning for despatch of polling staff and Election material, adequate parking and separate entry/exit of the vehicles carrying election material from collection/distribution centres to respective Polling stations. He also laid emphasis on placing adequate spaces for counters to be placed at Collection/Distribution Centres in order to avoid any cluttering during distribution/collection of election materials.

The DEO also stressed on a proactive approach by the Officers under close supervision of concerned ROs to preserve the sanctity of democratic Institutions and ensuring free, fair and polling at all polling stations.

Deputy District Election Officer, Mir Imtiyaz ul Aziz and other concerned were also attended the meeting.