In view of the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections, Zonal and Sectoral Magistrates were today imparted training under the supervision of District Election Officer, Shopian, Faz Lul Haseeb at Mini-Secretariat, here.
The second round of training for Magistrates was aimed to acquaint them with necessary knowledge and skills for effectively carrying out their duties during the electoral process.
Interacting with the participants, the Deputy District Election Officer briefed participants about their role and responsibilities in the fair and free conduct of elections. The District Election Officer while directing the Zonal and Sectoral Magistrates to visit the polling stations and ascertain the availability of assured minimum facilities sought their pro- active role in making smooth and accessible elections possible in the district.
The DEO emphasized the importance of maintaining law and order, overseeing polling stations and ensuring the safety and security of voters. He also stressed the significance of impartiality, transparency and strict adherence to the model code of conduct.
On the occasion, training was imparted by Master Trainer, Bilal Ahmed. The training session focused on equipping the Magistrates with the skills to handle any potential issues or challenges that may arise on Election Day.
The training covered a wide range of topics, including election laws, procedures and protocols that needed to be followed during polling. Assistant Commissioner, Revenue, Shopian, Shakoor Ahmed Dar; Dy. DEO, Jahangir Ahmed; ACP, Dy. SP and other concerned civil and police magistrates were present.