Assembly elections: DEO Baramulla reviews preparations for home voting arrangements

Baramulla, Sep 21: In view of the upcoming elections, the District Election Officer (DEO) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa Saturday conducted a comprehensive review of the preparations for the home voting arrangements scheduled for the 24th, 25th, and 26th of September 2024.
These arrangements aim to assist voters who may face challenges in reaching polling stations, including senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and others with special needs, ensuring that every eligible voter can exercise his vote.
As part of the planning, 49 teams have been constituted to cover all seven Assembly Constituencies of Baramulla District. The DEO emphasized the need for close coordination among the teams and urged officers to ensure that the entire process is efficiently managed. Each team will visit the homes of those eligible for home voting, ensuring a seamless and transparent voting experience.
The DEO stressed the importance of strict adherence to the Election Commission’s guidelines, emphasizing transparency and professionalism throughout the process. Comprehensive training will be provided to the staff, and all necessary logistical arrangements, including security, will be put in place.
He outlined key Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including eligibility verification for pre-registered voters, deployment of trained teams to ensure privacy and security during the voting process, and the use of postal ballots besides Video recording of the process to ensure transparency.
This initiative demonstrates the District Election office’s commitment to fostering an inclusive voting process, ensuring that no voter is left behind. The DEO assured the public that all required steps are being taken to provide a smooth, secure, and accessible voting experience for those utilizing home voting.
Deputy District Election Officer Baramulla, Ab Rehman Bhat; Nodal Officer Police Sopore, Mir Murtaza Hussain; Nodal Officer Police Baramulla, Yasir Qadri; Nodal Officer Postal Ballot, Yadvinder Singh, Member Secretary MCMC, Iftakhar Naseem; Nodal Officer Transport, Muazzam Ali, were present in the meeting.