Training imparted to Polling personnel in Rajouri* 4000 polling personnel trained_

Rajouri Feb. 26: The training to the polling personnel of District Rajouri in view of upcoming General Elections/ State Assembly elections started from yesterday. The three-day training program will be conducted by district and Area level master trainers.

The training was provided in the conference Hall of Government PG College Rajouri, GDC Nowshera, Government Boys Higher secondary Schools SunderBani, Boys higher secondary school Darhal, Boys higher secondary school kotranka, boys higher secondary school manjakote, and GDC Thanamandi.

The trainees were acquainted with the operation of EVMs, VVPATS and allied papers for the smooth conduct of forthcoming General/state Assembly elections. A total of 4000 polling personnel members from different Departments attended the training and have been trained in all respects.

The training was moderated by Nodal officer for Training, Assistant Commissioner Development Rajouri Akhter Qazi under the overall supervision and directions of District Election Officer (DEO) Rajouri, Mohammad Aijaz Asad.

The ACD Rajouri addressed to the polling personnel, undergoing training for the upcoming General/state assembly elections and apprised the master trainers and poll personnel for their dedication in training. He said it is essential for every member involved in the election mechanism to understand his role and responsibilities properly and thereafter they shall perform their duties in a professional and most competent manner for the successful conduct of elections in the district.

He advised the trainees to go through the Election handbooks for acquiring proper knowledge about the poll process. All facilities and proper support from the district administration will be provided to the polling personnel.

During the training, the participants were briefed about the duties and functions of polling officers.They were advised to monitor the activities in the polling booth promptly.

He asked the polling personnel to perform their duties with utmost dedication and strictly adhere to the guidelines of ECI for smooth conduct of Elections.