Lok Sabha Election-2024: DEO Kupwara conducts  inspection of Polling stations at Trehgam, Kralpora, Chowkibal

Kupwara, April 12 (RNA):  District Election Officer (DEO), Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan , today undertook a comprehensive visit of different  polling stations of Trehgam, Kralpora and Chowkibal areas of Kupwara district  to assess and review the status of assured minimum facilities in view of upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
The DEO accompanied by ARO -Trehgam/ADDC Kupwara, Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, Dy. DEO, Hamidullah Mir,  Sector Magistrates and other concerned officers,  meticulously inspected the polling stations of  Hiri Bala and Hiri Payeen located at Government Higher Secondary School Hiri (Trehgam).
The said Polling stations have been designated as  model polling stations.
DEO took stock of all requisite/Assured Minimum Facilities (AMFs) including electricity, water supply, shade, ramp and functional toilet facilities.
DEO checked arrangements for queue management especially seperate queue for  women  and elderly voters and accessibility for voters.
She directed  the concerned officers to focus on AMFs  and and features like facility of shade , efficient queuing systems, clear signage.
DEO on the ocasion emphasised  that model polling stations should serve as examples for other polling stations to emulate in order to improve the electoral process.
DEO visited Kralpora and took detailed appraisal of facilities at polling stations  Kralpora A, Kralpora B and Kralpora D, which are located  at Government Higher Secondary School Kralpora. The DEO checked the arrangements of  electricity, water supply, ramp and functional toilets there.
DEO later paid a visit to Marsari,  a remote area in Chowkibal and inspected the Polling station established at UPS Marsari.
During the visit, Ayushi Sudan  had detailed assessment of various essential facilities for the smooth conduct of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. She  engaged with the stakeholders to ensure that all necessary arrangements are in place to facilitate smooth and efficient voting process. She  also took on-the spot assesment of provision of basic amenities like electricity, water supply, sanitation facilities, and accessibility for differently-abled voters at this remote  polling station.
Interacting with the  stakeholders, DEO underscored the importance of ensuring that all polling stations adhere to prescribed standards as per ECI guidelines, to uphold the integrity and fairness of the electoral process. She reiterated the unwavering commitment of administration for facilitating free, fair, and transparent elections, wherein every eligible citizen can exercise their democratic right with confidence and ease.