Assembly
Elections- 2024
General & Expenditure Observers review polling
arrangements in AC-55 Banihal
RAMBAN, SEPTEMBER 16: In preparation for the
upcoming Assembly Election 2024, the General Observer Himanshu Kumar Rai, along
with Expenditure Observer Sulekh Chand Jain, today conducted an extensive
review of the election arrangements in Assembly Constituency- 55 Banihal. Their
visit aimed at ensuring smooth dispatch of polling parties and the effective
implementation of all necessary logistical and security arrangements.
During the visit, the General Observer met with the Returning
Officer Banihal, Rizwan Asgar to assess the preparedness for dispatching
polling parties. A detailed review of the stay arrangements for polling
personnel was conducted, ensuring that appropriate food and lodging provisions
are in place, especially for those staying overnight. Additionally, the
allotment of polling stations to micro observers was discussed to ensure
effective monitoring of the polling process.
The dispatch plan for polling staff was a focal point of the
discussions and the General Observer visited Lambar Ground to personally
inspect the transport arrangements. While there, the Observer interacted with
the Nodal Officer for Transport, receiving updates on the vehicle availability
and scheduling for the movement of polling parties in AC-55 Banihal.
The General Observer also visited the strong room established at
Government Higher Secondary School Banihal to review the plan for the
distribution of polling materials to the polling parties. Special attention was
given to the arrangements for the early morning dispatch of polling staff to
their respective polling stations.
The Expenditure Observer also met with representatives of
various candidates to address their concerns related to the movement and
activities of the Static Surveillance Teams (SST) and Flying Squads (FST). Mr.
Jain provided reassurances that the teams would operate transparently and
fairly, ensuring adherence to the Model Code of Conduct while facilitating a
smooth election process.