LS Polls 2024 | Srinagar witnesses polling station-wise review of preparedness

Srinagar, Mar 27: To review the progress of preparation being put in place about the conduct of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls for the 02-Srinagar parliamentary constituency, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of the District Election Officer (DEO) Srinagar, Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat at the DC Office here Wednesday.

An official spokesman in a statement issued here said that the DEO took a detailed appraisal from all Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) about the arrangements being made at polling stations, strong rooms and counting centres in Srinagar.

He also took stock of the ongoing SVEEP campaign in the district.

On the occasion, the DEO stressed ensuring all requisite and Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF) facilities at all 929 designated polling stations, besides making welfare measures for the polling staff on polling day as per the laid guidelines of the Election Commission of India (ECI).

He asked them to formulate a comprehensive action plan for the welfare of polling staff well in advance.

He also asked the Nodal Officer SVEEP and AMF to further intensify awareness campaigns to encourage young voters to maximise voting turnout.

The DEO directed the AROs and officers of R&B, PDD, PHE, and others concerned to work with utmost coordination to complete all assigned tasks related to the conduct of the Lok Sabha Polls-2024.