Shafat Malik

Bandipora, November 27(KNS): Under the supervision of District Panchayat Election Officer, Bandipora Dr Owais Ahmad, the polling parties for District Development Council (DDC) and Panchayat bye-elections for Phase-I were dispatched to their polling stations along with election material and Ballot Boxes amidst heavy security from District Adminstration complex Bandipora (Distribution cum Collection center for Phase-I) here today.

The polling for the Phase-I is being held on November 28 for Sumbal,gurez and tulail DDC constituencies and vacant seats of Panch and Sarpanchs respectively.

The DEO informed that a total of 6 ROs and 25 AROs for 75 polling stations in 28 Panchayats and three DDC constituencies have been appointed for the successful conduct of the election process.

The DEO emphasized upon all stakeholders to evolve better coordination on the polling day to ensure effective polling and to follow Election Commission’s guidelines in letter and spirit.He further entrusted upon the Polling and other officers designated with the election duty to work with utmost dedication and devotion for successful completion of polls.

Pertinently all essential facilities at polling stations, transportation arrangements, availability of Sanitizer, Masks and Gloves are already put in place by the district administration for the smooth conduct of elections in the district.(KNS)