DPEO stressed for impartial, transparent counting
KUPWARA, DECEMBER 21: District Panchayat Election Officer (DPEO) Kupwara, Anshul Garg, today finalized arrangements for counting of District Development Council (DDC) votes being held on December 22.
ADC Handwara, Nazir Ahmad Mir; Deputy District Panchayat Election Officer, Bashir Ahmad Bhat; Returning Officers, Assistant Returning Officers, Counting Supervisors, Master Trainers and other concerned were present in the meeting.
The DPEO urged the concerned officers for impartial and transparent counting process while taking in confidence all party agents. He said counting shall be started from 9 AM at 04 Counting Centres viz. ITI Kupwara, JNV Potushai, ITI Handwara and Mini Secretariat Tangdar, adding that Nodal Officers have already been appointed for providing logistic support to respective ROs to ensure smooth counting. He said transport and refreshment facilities shall be provided to the officials involved in the counting process. The DPEO also directed for counting of postal ballots and migrant votes.
The DPEO directed the concerned ROs that opening of Strong Rooms shall be videographed.
The meeting discussed other requisite facilities including parking of vehicles, heating and power supply arrangements and concerned officers were directed to do the needful.
Earlier, Master Trainer, G. M. Dar apprised the concerned officers about the procedure and necessary technical knowhow for smooth conduct of the counting.
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