DEO Rajouri convenes meeting with Media Persons

RAJOURI, AUGUST 19: District Election Officer (DEO) Abhishek Sharma, today presided over an important meeting with media persons from across the district at Dak Bungalow Rajouri which was centered on ensuring a transparent and impartial Assembly Elections 2024 in the district.

During the session, DEO Rajouri highlighted the crucial role of the media in maintaining the integrity of the electoral process. He emphasized the need for objective reporting and urged media outlets to deliver balanced and accurate coverage throughout the election period. Additionally, he stressed the responsibilities of the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) in overseeing election-related content to prevent misinformation and ensure compliance with the guidelines established by the Election Commission of India.

The media persons in attendance assured the DEO of their commitment to fair and responsible journalism during the elections.

The meeting also underscored the importance of covering events related to the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative.

Active participation was observed from the ADC Rajouri, Rajiv Khajuria, Deputy DEO Shakeel Malik, DIO Ashiq Rafiq Malik, and media persons from various outlets across the district.