In order to oversee the readiness for the smooth conduct of Lok Sabha Election-2024 in Srinagar District, Chief Electoral Officer(CEO) Jammu and Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today chaired a meeting here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex.
District Election Officer (DEO), Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, who is also the Returning Officer(RO) 02-srinagar Parliamentary Constituency was present in the meeting.
On the occasion, the Chief Electoral Officer Stressed on ensuring larger voter turnout in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections-2024 in the 02-Srinagar, Parliamentary Constituency (PC). He called for ramping up SVEEP activities in public places and at schools in Srinagar District to aware public essence of casting their vote.
P. K Pole especially laid stress on sending across message among women through Pink Polling Stations regarding the fact that they can efficiently manage any job.
He emphasized on enhancing awareness among masses with respect to special polling stations viz. Pink, PwD, Green and Urban, and directed the concerned to give wide publicity to facilities being provided at these polling stations for encouragement of the general public to vote and register larger voter turnout in the district.
He also directed for effective conduct of Election Commission of India’s path-breaking home voting facility for citizens who are 85+ and person with disabilities (PwD) to send clear message to citizens about the decisive step toward facilitating a more equitable and representative democracy, where every citizen’s voice matters, regardless of physical limitations or age.
The CEO directed for wide publicity of election related activities including SVEEP awareness activities for encouragement of the general public to vote and register highest voter turnout in the district.
He underscored unwavering dedication towards fostering inclusivity and sustainability in the electoral process. He said that the ECI believes that every citizen should have equal access to exercise their democratic right, and these polling stations represent a significant step towards achieving that goal.
Reviewing the status of commissioning of EVMs and training of designated staff, Pole stressed on ensuring comprehensive hands-on training aimed at familiarizing the poll staff with the operation and maintenance of EVMs. He also asked the AROs to ensure proper uploading of data on EMS.
The CEO also took review of complaints received on C-Vigil App, MCC violations, MCMC, Single Window System, Shadow register of Candidates, Assured Minimum Facilities and Distribution and Collection Centres. He also reviewed Transportation plan for EVMs, and instructed that the same may be transported in container vehicles fitted with GPS.
He instructed the concerned to ensure complete distribution of Voter Information Slips among voters.
Earlier, District Election Officer (DEO), Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat through a PowerPoint Presentation, presented the District profile and overall arrangements in place for free, fair and smooth conduct of elections in the district.
He said that all ECI guidelines are being implemented in letter and spirit in the district and efforts are being made to ensure maximum participation of voters.
He also briefed about the functioning of MCMC, deployment of SST, FST, VVT and teams, arrangements for senior citizens and PwDs voters in the district.
Among others, the meeting was attended by AROs, Nodal Officers, Deputy District Election Officer, AEROs and others concerned.
