Chief Electoral Officer reviews preparedness for NVD-2026
Jammu, Jan 9: Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, Sanjeev Verma chaired a meeting to review arrangements for celebration of National Voters Day to be observed on January 25.
Director Information J&K Nitish Rajora, Special Secretary Dr Narupa Rai, Special Secretary Sandesh Kumar Gupta, ADC Jammu Vidhu Shekhar besides senior officers from JKAACL, Higher Education, School Education, Jammu University, All India Radio, district administration and representatives from Muskan Foundation and Jigar Foundation were present in the meeting, said a press release.
Various points were discussed during the meeting which included NVD Run, participation of students, transportation, National Anthem, fixing of banners at identified places awareness through SVEEP Van, NVD pledge and allied activities.
It was also informed in the meeting that the rehearsal of the event shall be held on January 16 at KL Sehgal Hall. Officials from Jammu University were instructed to organise NVD Run on January 24 besides holding sports events and radio talks, discussions to aware general public especially students on election/voting process. Director Colleges was asked to prepare live National Anthem to be performed at the beginning and culmination of the program. Similarly, Officials from JKAACL were asked to organize theme based street play, group song and painting competition. Representatives from Muskan and Jigar Foundation were urged to perform one song each on the theme of National Voters' Day 2026. While reviewing the arrangements, the CEO emphasised timely execution of assigned tasks and ensuring coordinated efforts for successful celebration of National Voters' Day 2026. He impressed upon all the officers to make necessary arrangements for celebration of the national event to achieve the objective of the National Voter’s Day. The CEO stressed upon the officers to put in their synchronized efforts so that all the necessary arrangements are made well in time for a smooth celebration of National Voters Day.
