Assembly Elections-2024
District Administration Kupwara
refutes allegations of ‘Cash distribution among voters’
KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 30: In light of
recent posts being circulated on social media by various quarters alleging
unethical conduct/ use of money power in the Kupwara Assembly segment, the
District Administration Kupwara today strongly refuted the allegations terming
them unfounded.
In an official statement issued here,
the District Administration asserted that no credible evidence has been presented
to substantiate these allegations as such the accusations are devoid of any
merit. It is imperative that all claims are grounded on facts to maintain the
integrity of the electoral process.
Furthermore, the District
Administration is committed to ensuring free and fair elections as robust
monitoring protocols and machinery are in place to oversee electoral activities
and address any complaints that arise, ranging from the establishment of Static
Surveillance teams (SST) Nakas across the arterial routes of District, Flying
Squads, Video Viewing Teams, Video Surveillance Teams strategically spread
across the District, apart from the robust intelligence gathering.
The teams and enforcement agencies
have so far, inter-alia, made a good quantum of seizures from cash, contraband
drugs, freebies, liquor. Additionally, while acting upon various reports of MCC
violations, this office has so far issued 31 show cause notices, along with
attachment of seven employees. All are therefore encouraged to engage with us constructively
and report any observed irregularities on ‘cVIGIL or helpline-1950’ with
specific and credible evidence.
The District Administration remains
dedicated to upholding democratic values and ensuring that all stakeholders can
participate freely and fairly and collaborate in promoting a positive electoral
environment for greater and stronger democracy.
Lastly, the people of District
Kupwara are appealed to not believe or pay heed to such rumors and accusations
undermining the electoral processes and have full faith on the institutions
upholding the democratic values.