Day: August 28, 2024

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RAJOURI AUGUST 28:–Renowned social activist and spiritual leader Mian Mohammad Mehfooz is set to contest assembly elections as an independent candidate from Rajouri assembly constituency.

Son of the Late Mian Mohammed Luqman, Mehfooz is a prominent figure hailing from village Palullian in Rajouri.

His lineage is deeply rooted in the spiritual heritage of the area, as he is the grandson of the revered Sufi saint, the late Mian Ghulam Sarwar, whose legacy continues to resonate across generations.

The family’s spiritual influence transcends religious boundaries, drawing followers from diverse communities, including Sikhs and Hindus, from the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch.

Mian Mehfooz in 2020 District Development Council (DDC) elections contested from Doongi constituency in Rajouri and garnered 6,848 votes, emerging as the first runner up as he lost by a narrow margin of 164 votes.

On Wednesday, a meet of civil society members was convened at his residence wherein all the participants raised slogans in favour of Mian Mehfooz  after that its announced that he will contest polls as an independent candidate from the Rajouri assembly segment.

The participants also appealed people from all walks of life to extend their vote and support for Mian Mehfooz and to secure his win.

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RAJOURI, AUGUST 28:–District Election Officer (DEO) Rajouri Abhishek Sharma inspected the strong rooms designated for the Assembly Constituencies (AC) of Rajouri and Thanamandi here today. The inspections were carried out at the Government Degree College (GDC) Rajouri for AC Rajouri and at the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Rajouri for Thanamandi AC.

The DEO emphasized the importance of stringent security measures and directed officials to maintain log book registers at the strong rooms. He instructed that CCTV cameras be strategically placed to focus directly on the locks of the strong rooms, ensuring continuous surveillance.

Further instructions were issued for the safety and integrity of the strong rooms, including the proper wiring around the rooms, ensuring single entrance for entry, preventing any dampness around the premises, and conducting a thorough fire audit of all strong rooms.

The DEO also reviewed the parking management for vehicles deployed for election duties, stressing the need for an efficient distribution plan that prioritizes the farthest polling stations.

In addition to these measures, DEO Abhishek Sharma directed the concerned authorities to carry out Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) activities within the College to enhance voter awareness and participation.

He also directed to nominate the Nodal Officer of the Dispatch and Receipt centre (DCRC) and also adhere strictly to the guidelines set by the Election Commission of India (ECI) while performing their duties.

Accompanying the DEO during the inspection were Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Mohd Jahangir Khan; Sub-Divisional Magistrate Thanamandi, Abid Hussain; Executive Engineer PWD, Sardar Khan; District Information Officer Rajouri, Ashiq Rafiq Malik; and other district and sectoral officers.

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POONCH AUGUST 28:–Expenditure Observer, Mr. Bharat Ramchandra Anthale (IRS) today visited the Poonch District Poonch, he was wormly welcomed by the district Election Officer Poonch Sh. Vikas Kundal here at Dakbunglow Poonch. He held a crucial meeting with the district Election officer Poonch in preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections in Poonch district. The District Election Officer Poonch Sh. Vikas Kundal, (IAS) provided a comprehensive presentation detailing the proactive steps taken by the district administration to monitor election-related expenditures.

During the meeting, the Expenditure Observer emphasized the importance of diligence and adherence to the guidelines throughout the election process. He assured the district Election officer of his full support and accessibility, encouraging him to address any issues or concerns directly with him. Furthermore, he highlighted the critical role the expenditure monitoring team plays in ensuring the integrity of the election process, urging him to ensure that the team members perform their duties with the utmost professionalism.