Kupwara: District Election Officer (DEO), Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan , today undertook a comprehensive visit of different polling stations of Trehgam, Kralpora and Chowkibal areas of Kupwara district to assess and review the status of assured minimum facilities in view of upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
The DEO accompanied by ARO -Trehgam/ADDC Kupwara, Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, Dy. DEO, Hamidullah Mir, Sector Magistrates and other concerned officers, meticulously inspected the polling stations of Hiri Bala and Hiri Payeen located at Government Higher Secondary School Hiri (Trehgam).
The said Polling stations have been designated as model polling stations.
DEO took stock of all requisite/Assured Minimum Facilities (AMFs) including electricity, water supply, shade, ramp and functional toilet facilities.
DEO checked arrangements for queue management especially seperate queue for women and elderly voters and accessibility for voters.
She directed the concerned officers to focus on AMFs and and features like facility of shade , efficient queuing systems, clear signage.
DEO on the ocasion emphasised that model polling stations should serve as examples for other polling stations to emulate in order to improve the electoral process.
DEO visited Kralpora and took detailed appraisal of facilities at polling stations Kralpora A, Kralpora B and Kralpora D, which are located at Government Higher Secondary School Kralpora. The DEO checked the arrangements of electricity, water supply, ramp and functional toilets there.
DEO later paid a visit to Marsari, a remote area in Chowkibal and inspected the Polling station established at UPS Marsari.
During the visit, Ayushi Sudan had detailed assessment of various essential facilities for the smooth conduct of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. She engaged with the stakeholders to ensure that all necessary arrangements are in place to facilitate smooth and efficient voting process. She also took on-the spot assesment of provision of basic amenities like electricity, water supply, sanitation facilities, and accessibility for differently-abled voters at this remote polling station.
Interacting with the stakeholders, DEO underscored the importance of ensuring that all polling stations adhere to prescribed standards as per ECI guidelines, to uphold the integrity and fairness of the electoral process. She reiterated the unwavering commitment of administration for facilitating free, fair, and transparent elections, wherein every eligible citizen can exercise their democratic right with confidence and ease.
