State Vision News Service Doda, April 7 Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, along with ADGP Law and Order, Vijay Kumar, ADGP Jammu, Anand Jain and IGP CRPF Jammu, G.K Verma undertook a significant visit to Doda to oversee preparations for Lok Sabha General Elections 2024 in the district. The Div Com chaired a meeting in the conference hall of DC office complex attended by Deputy Commissioner, Harvinder Singh, SSP Javed Iqbal, ADDC Pran Singh, ADC Sudershan Kumar, Deputy District Election Officer, Om Prakash and Nodal Officers. The Divisional Commissioner inquired about the arrangements and preparations made at different levels for the elections. The Nodal officers were directed to make arrangements for vehicles, security protocols and closely monitor the EVM movement to ensure safe dispersal and collection. Coordinated randomization of polling stations and timely movement was also stressed to avoid inconvenience on polling day. Detailed discussions ensued on the crucial aspects including enforcing model code of conduct, monitoring expenditures, security infrastructure and transportation plans. Directions were issued to spread word about 12 model polling stations to be managed by diverse groups including women, youth, and PwD employees. The availability of trained personnel such as SLMTs, DLMTs and ALMTs was also addressed.
Focus was given on welfare of polling personnel and security forces. Arrangements regarding stay and lodging of such personnel were also reviewed. The District Election Officer provided a Contd. on page 2