Election Observers inspect polling stations; review working of FST, SST Teams in AC-54 Ramban

RAMBAN, SEPTEMBER 03: To ensure free, fair, and transparent elections in District Ramban, General Observer Himanshu Kumar Rai, along with Police Observer Kunal Aggarwal and Expenditure Observer Sulekh Chand Jain, conducted comprehensive review of enforcement teams and polling stations in Assembly Constituency -54 Ramban today.

The Observers reviewed the functioning of the Flying Squad Teams (FSTs), Static Surveillance Teams (SSTs), and other enforcement units deployed at different locations within the constituency, including Nashri. During their visit, they closely examined the security arrangements and operational efficiency of the FST and SST teams. The Observers interacted with team members, providing essential guidance to ensure proper monitoring of all activities for a smooth election process.

In addition to inspecting the enforcement teams, the Observers visited several polling stations established in various government buildings, such as High School Chanderkote, UPS Chanderkote, High School Dhalwas, GPS Champa, GGHS Batote, DFO Office Batote, UPS Tringla, and GMS Ladhwal. At each location, they assessed the polling arrangements and inquired about the availability of Assured Minimum Facilities, with a particular focus on the convenience of elderly voters, women, and persons with disabilities (PWDs). On-the-spot instructions were issued to the concerned officers to address any deficiencies and ensure a voter-friendly environment.

At Batote, the Observers also interacted with Deputy Inspector General of Police, DKR Range, Shridhar Patil.

The Observers were accompanied by ARO Deep Kumar, Tehsildar Batote Vijay Kumar, and other relevant officials throughout the inspection.