General Observer visits Kupwara, oversees election preparedness

Kupwara, May 7: General Observer for 01- Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency (PC), Deependra Singh Kushwah today visited Kupwara district to oversee election preparedness. He undertook a comprehensive inspection of various election installations and made a detailed assessment of the action plan in the district.
On reaching Kupwara, DEO Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan and SSP Kupwara, Shobit Saksena briefed the Observer regarding the election preparedness including enforcement of model code of conduct, expenditure monitoring, security plan, transport and communication plan and the functioning of VSTs and FSTs and coordination efforts to ensure a successful election process.
The General Observer accompanied by DEO Kupwara and other officers visited the District Election Control Room, Kupwara, where he took stock of election related activities being monitored. He checked the daily reports including, Law and order report, FST, SST report and C-vigil app.
The Observer meticulously inspected the functioning of District MCMC Kupwara where he checked Print, Electronic and Social Media monitoring and took the appraisal of action taken reports.
The General Observer inspected the Distribution and Collection Center established at Government Degree College Sogam and Model Polling station No’s 61 and 62 established at Government Girls Higher Secondary School Sogam. He took detailed assessment of facilities and arrangements put in place for smooth conduct of Lok Sabha elections.
On the occasion, the Observer instructed the concerned to ensure all safety measures and adherence to the guidelines of Election Commission of India to facilitate smooth and efficient election process.
Earlier, General Observer visited Handwara where he inspected the strong room established at ITI Handwara, Polling stations established at Boys Higher Secondary School Handwara, Girls Higher Secondary School Handwara and Middle School Chotipora. He conducted a comprehensive assessment of infrastructure and amenities at each site.
The General Observer appreciated the election preparedness by the District Administration.