Elaborate arrangements put in place as per ECI guidelines for seamless counting process: DEO Srinagar
SRINAGAR OCTOBER 04:- Ahead of Counting of votes of Eight 8 Assembly Constituencies of Srinagar District for General Elections to Legislative Assembly-2024, the District Election Officer(DEO) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today visited SKICC-Centaur to review the arrangements being made for the seamless Counting process.
The DEO also took stock of the security measures made in and around the Counting Centres.
During the visit, the DEO along with the concerned Officer took a thorough inspection of the arrangements with regard to the preparations made in and around the counting centres for a smooth and well organized counting process.
The DEO also finalized the surveillance & security measures, seating arrangements, transporting of EVMs and the technical setup at the Counting Halls to ensure transparency, accuracy and the timely announcement of counting results.
On the occasion, the DEO gave directions to the Officers of different line Departments for ensuring uninterrupted power supply, adequate water supply, proper Internet facility, Media management, entry passes and other necessary measures to be put in place ahead of Counting.
While interacting with the Officers at the venue, the DEO stressed on ensuring seamless arrangements and facilities in place for counting centres, strong rooms, CCTV links and training of manpower for upholding the sanctity and integrity of the democratic ethos.
The DEO emphasized that the counting process will be done as per ECI guidelines under video recording.
The EVMs are presently kept under three-layer security cordon in strong rooms at SKICC-Centaur, after the voting process was completed on September 25, 2024.
Pertinent to mention that Counting of votes for all Eight Assembly Constituencies of Srinagar District is scheduled on (Tuesday) October 08, 2024 at designated Counting Halls at SKICC-Centaur.
Returning Officers, various Nodal Officer, Deputy District Election Officer Srinagar and other concerned accompanied the DEO during the visit.
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