680 polling station for 4,84,632 electors at 602 places: DEO Rajouri.

GNS ONLINE NEWS PORTAL 

SHYAM SOOD 

RAJOURI MARCH 18:–District Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Rajouri, Om Prakash Bhagat in a press meet briefed about the preparedness and arrangements made by the District Administration for the smooth conduct of forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
The DEO, Om Parkash Bhagat emphasized the importance of all political parties and contesting candidates adhering to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC)throughout the electoral process.
He also informed that District Rajouri comprises two Parliamentary Constituencies i.e. Jammu and Rajouri-Anantnag Constituency.
“Nowshera, Rajouri, Budhal and Thanamandi Assembly Constituencies are associated with Rajouri-Anantnag Parliamentary Constituency while Kalakote-Sunderbani constituency is in Jammu Parliamentary Constituency,” said Om Parkash Bhagat.
As per 2011 Census the total population of Rajouri district is 6,42,415 out of which 4,84,632 are electors including men, women & third gender.
DEO informed that in the district 3708 electors are persons with disabilities (more than 40%) while 194 voters are of 100 years and above age.
According to DEO Rajouri district has 680 polling stations, including 15 model polling stations, across Urban & Rural areas with 350 stations planned for webcasting and additional provisions for shadow areas.
“Adequate human resources have been mobilized, including 5 AROs, 680 BLOs, 27 ZOs, and 71 Sector Officers. Comprehensive training programs conducted by state, district, and assembly-level master trainers ensure the competency of election personnel in carrying out their duties effectively,” said the District Election Officer.
“Minimum facilities such as ramps, drinking water, furniture, electricity, and toilets are NJ provided across all polling stations to facilitate a seamless voting experience for voters,” he added.
Sufficient EVMs and VVPATs are available, ensuring the integrity and transparency of the electoral process,” said Om Parkash Bhagat.
Media persons were also sensitized to use the print and electronic media for advertisement only after approval from MCMC committees, adhering to MCC guidelines of ECI.
They were also asked to restrain themselves from ‘Paid News’ without following ECI guidelines.