‘Large
number of K-migrants participate in voting process’
Relief
Organisation refutes media report
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 18: The Office of the Relief and
Rehabilitation Commissioner (M), J&K, while refuting a media report, has
said that a large number of Kashmiri migrants participated in the voting
process in the first phase of Assembly Elections.
Terming the report claiming that Kashmiri migrant voters
faced difficulties during the voting process for the 1st phase of J&K
Assembly Elections-2024 at special polling stations, including Purkhoo and Roop
Nagar, the Official handout stated that ‘These claims are false,
unverified, vague and lacking specificity.’
Contrary to the report, a large number of Kashmiri
migrants participated in the voting process without any reported issues.
Helpdesks equipped with laptops have been established at all the special
polling stations, specifically to facilitate Kashmiri migrant voters. Free
transportation facility from designated locations for the to & fro movement
of Kashmiri migrant voters have been provided at all locations. The Chief
Electoral Officer’s visit to the polling stations was routine, and not in
response to any complaints, as the report falsely implied. Besides, no official
version was obtained by the reporter about alleged complaints.
No complaints have been officially received from any
migrant voters, and all polling stations are well-prepared with essential
facilities to ensure a smooth and transparent voting experience. Furthermore,
the entire election process has been meticulously monitored by senior
officials, General Observer, Zonal Officers/Camp Commandants, Sectoral/Zonal
Magistrates, Micro Observers ensuring transparency and efficiency at every
level. No complaint has been received from any quarter.
Administration remains committed to providing a seamless
voting process for all Kashmiri migrant voters and has always taken swift
action to address any concerns during elections. The vague and unsubstantiated
nature of these claims only serves to mislead the public, and we strongly
condemn such inaccurate and unsubstantiated reporting.