Lok Sabha Elections-2024
General Observer visits Kupwara,
oversees election preparedness
KUPWARA, MAY 07:
General Observer for 01- Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency (PC), Deependra
Singh Kushwah today visited Kupwara district to oversee election preparedness.
He undertook a comprehensive inspection of various election installations and
made a detailed assessment of the action plan in the district.
On reaching
Kupwara, DEO Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan and SSP Kupwara, Shobit Saksena briefed the
Observer regarding the election preparedness including enforcement of model
code of conduct, expenditure monitoring, security plan, transport and communication
plan and the functioning of VSTs and FSTs and coordination efforts to ensure a
successful election process.
The General
Observer accompanied by DEO Kupwara and other officers visited the District
Election Control Room, Kupwara, where he took stock of election related
activities being monitored. He checked the daily reports including, Law and
order report, FST, SST report and C-vigil app.
The Observer
meticulously inspected the functioning of District MCMC Kupwara where he
checked Print, Electronic and Social Media monitoring and took the appraisal of
action taken reports.
The General
Observer inspected the Distribution and Collection Center established at
Government Degree College Sogam and Model Polling station No’s 61 and 62
established at Government Girls Higher Secondary School Sogam. He took detailed
assessment of facilities and arrangements put in place for smooth conduct of
Lok Sabha elections.
On the occasion,
the Observer instructed the concerned to ensure all safety measures and adherence
to the guidelines of Election Commission of India to facilitate smooth and
efficient election process.
Earlier, General
Observer visited Handwara where he inspected the strong room established at ITI
Handwara, Polling stations established at Boys Higher Secondary School
Handwara, Girls Higher Secondary School Handwara and Middle School Chotipora.
He conducted a comprehensive assessment of infrastructure and amenities at each
site.
The General
Observer appreciated the election preparedness by the District Administration.