Jr Sheikh Tariq
Poonch 01 April : Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Jammu and
Kashmir, Pandurang K. Pole(IAS), chaired a meeting of
officers on Monday to review preparations for the
General Lok Sabha Election 2024. Also present were DEO
poonch Sh. Mohd. Yaseen Chaudhary (IAS) and SSP Sh.
Yougal Manhas.
A comprehensive review of the District Election
Management Plans for Poonch was discussed. A detailed
discussion was held on implementation of electoral roll
process, assessment of logistical requirements,
manpower management plan, risk management plan,
transportation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), polling staff and security personnel, security
arrangements both in plains and border areas.
The meeting further deliberated on allocation of sufficient Human Resources, implementation of
SVEEP plan at booth level, formulation of a comprehensive material management plan, efficient and
secure route mapping and development of an extensive training program tailored for Assistant
Returning Officers (AROs), Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) and designated nodal
officers to ensure extensive preparation for the elections.
The officers were instructed to monitor various aspects of the election process through the control
rooms already established.Further, to increase public participation in the electoral process, the Chief
Electoral officer instructed the AROs for implementation of widespread awareness campaigns at the
booth level by engaging BLOs, sports personalities, government employees, youth icons, influencers
and by organising sports events, rallies, competitions and door-to-door campaigns.
The Chief Electoral Officer also underscored the importance of guaranteeing Adequate Minimum
Facilities (AMF) for the polling staff and the security personnel deployed for electoral duties on the
election day. He instructed the appointed Welfare Officers to ensure availability of clean washrooms,
drinking water, first aid and
electricity, at their designated
camping areas for their
comfort and well-being while
fulfilling their duties during
the elections. The meeting
was attended by Additional
district development
commissioner Sh. Sandesh KumarSharma(JKAS),AROs , Additional deputy commissioner Sh. Tahir Mustafa malik( JKAS) , and all zonal and sectoral oofficers
