KT News Desk
BUDGAM, OCTOBER 09: In view of the Upcoming bye-elections to 27–Budgam Assembly Constituency, the District Election Officer (DEO) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat Thursday conducted an extensive inspection of the proposed dispatch and collection centres established for the smooth and efficient conduct of the electoral process.
The DEO visited Boys Higher Secondary School Budgam and Sheikh-ul-Alam Degree College Budgam, the two institutions shortlisted for setting up distribution and collection centres for polling material and related arrangements.
During the inspection, the DEO took a detailed review of logistics, infrastructure, security setup, space management, and other essential facilities required to ensure a seamless dispatch and collection process on the polling and counting days.
He also assessed the availability of basic amenities, vehicle parking, entry and exit routes, and communication arrangements at both the venues.
The DEO emphasized that all necessary guidelines and instructions of the Election Commission of India (ECI) shall be implemented in letter and spirit to guarantee free, fair, and transparent elections.
He directed the concerned officers to ensure that all arrangements are finalized well before the polling date and that proper coordination is maintained among all line departments.
The DEO underscored the importance of meticulous planning, timely preparedness, and close monitoring of every election-related activity, including training of polling staff, material management, and security deployment.
The DEO also reviewed the functioning of the Returning Officer (RO) Headquarters established for 27–Budgam Assembly Constituency and instructed the officials to maintain readiness for the upcoming electoral exercise.
Among others, the DEO was accompanied by the Returning Officer 27–AC Budgam, Chief Planning Officer Budgam, Dy. election officer Budgam, Assistant Returning Officer, and other concerned officers and officials of the election machinery.
