First randomisation of counting staff held in Budgam

Budgam, Nov 6: The District Election Officer (DEO) Budgam, Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, on Thursday, conducted the first randomisation of counting staff ahead of the counting of votes for the bye-elections to 27-Assembly Constituency Budgam. The process is designed to ensure transparency and fairness in the upcoming counting of votes, scheduled to be held on November 14, 2025, at Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Budgam, for the 27-AC Budgam.

The randomisation involved selecting 66 personnel which includes Counting Supervisors, Counting Assistants, and Micro Observers, including 80 percent reserve personnel, who will oversee the counting process.

The randomisation process was conducted through dedicated software in accordance with the prescribed guidelines of the Election Commission of India (ECI), ensuring fairness and impartiality in the selection of polling staff.

The event held at the DC Office Budgam was attended by senior district officials, including RO to 27-AC Budgam Afroza Bano; Deputy DEO, Hilal Ahmad; DIO NIC Budgam, and other senior officials.