Assembly Election 2024: DEO Udhampur convenes meeting with political parties

UDHAMPUR, AUGUST 18: To discuss the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct and address key issues related to the upcoming General Assembly Election in the district, the District Election Officer, Udhampur, Saloni Rai, convened a meeting with district heads and representatives of various political parties.

The meeting took place at the Mini Conference Hall within the DC Office Complex, Udhampur.

Deputy District Election Officer, Dr. Anirudh Rai, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Dr. Umesh Shan, SDM Ramnagar Rafiq Ahmad Jaral, along with other officers and representatives from various political parties.

The meeting featured detailed discussions on several aspects of the electoral process which includes enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct, Election Expenditure Monitoring System, Media Certification & Monitoring Committee, Transport Management and awareness activities under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program.

During the discussions, the DEO stressed the importance of strict adherence to the Model Code of Conduct to ensure free and fair elections. She outlined the responsibilities of political parties and their candidates in maintaining the integrity of the electoral process, urging them to comply with the guidelines established by the Election Commission of India in light of the forthcoming General Assembly Elections, 2024.

Furthermore, district heads and political representatives received hands-on training on various e-apps, including C- Vigil which enables citizens to report violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), the Suvidha Candidate App, Voter Helpline App, Know Your Candidate App, SVEEP portal, Affidavit Portal and other applications designed to ensure smooth and transparent elections. The DEO also informed the political representatives about the pre-certification process for paid news and advertisements.