General Observer for 1-Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency (PC), Deependra Singh Kushwah today chaired a comprehensive meeting of officers to review the preparations for the seamless conduct of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 to be held in 1-Baramulla PC on 20th of May. The meeting was attended by the Expenditure Observer, 1-Baramulla PC, Sita Ram Meena; Police Observer, 1-Baramulla PC, Ravi Shankar Chhabi; Returning Officer 1-Baramulla PC, Minga Sherpa; District Election Officer Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan; SSP Baramulla, Amod Nagpure; SSP Kupwara, SSP Bandipora, Security Officer and Nodal Officers from individual districts.
During the meeting, the General Observer was comprehensively briefed by the representatives of the individual districts encompassing 1-Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency regarding the various arrangements implemented by the administration to facilitate the smooth conduct of the electoral process.
The RO, 1-Baramulla PC, gave a detailed presentation about the implementation of Model Code of Conduct in the district Baramulla, AMFs at designated Polling Stations, Specialized Training for the Polling Personnel, Material Management Plan, Secured Strong Rooms and Dispatch Centers, Route Plans and Vulnerability Mapping, installed FSTs, VST and MCMCs and other aspects for the conduct of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Similarly, the DEO Kupwara, in her presentation, provided detailed insights into the preparations done and measures taken at the district level to ensure smooth conduct of the elections. Furthermore, Nodal Officers from Bandipora and Budgam districts briefed the meeting on the measures undertaken by the administration for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
The SSPs from all the districts of 1-Baramulla PC also provided presentations, apprising the chair about the comprehensive security arrangements put in place by the police department for the peaceful conduct of the elections. While taking first hand appraisal, General Observer expressed satisfaction with the arrangements made by both civil and police administrations for the elections and urged them to continue this coordinated approach throughout the election period to ensure flawless and efficient conduct of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
The Expenditure Observer, Sita Ram Meena, instructed the concerned nodal officers of Expenditure Monitoring teams to maintain accurate expenditure records of the candidates and collaborate effectively to ensure a level playing field for the contesting candidates. The Police Observer, Ravi Shankar emphasized the critical need for strict security measures during the MCC period, instructing police officials to maintain constant vigilance throughout the election period to ensure free, fair and peaceful Lok Sabha elections.