DEO Bandipora chairs meeting cum interactive session with Zonal, Sectoral Magistrates

BANDIPORA SEPTEMBER 16: In preprations for the upcoming Assembly Elections 2024, the District Election Officer (DEO) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, today convened a meeting cum interactive session with Zonal and Sectoral Magistrates deployed for election related duties.

The meeting was aimed to equip all involved officials with the necessary knowledge and strategies to uphold the standards of the electoral process and ensure a successful Assembly Election.

Speaking on the occasion, DEO M. A. Qadri emphasised the essential role of impartiality and strict adherence to the guidelines set by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

He urged all officials to maintain impartiality while performing election-related duties, stating that It is crucial that each one performs duty without bias upholding the highest standards of professionalism and fairness.

He underscored the importance of the magistrates performing their duties with integrity to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process.

During the meeting, ADC/ Nodal Officer Model Code of Conduct (MCC), Zaffar Husson Shawal, detailed the responsibilities of the magistrates. He highlighted key duties such as inspecting Assured Minimum Facilities at polling stations, managing poll day reporting, and ensuring thorough familiarization with ECI guidelines.

ACR/RO 15 – Bandipora reinforced the necessity for proper coordination of zonal and sectoral magistrates with sector police officers and poll staff to maintain smooth electoral operations.

The event also included a comprehensive training session that covered pre-poll and poll day roles, with a focus on law and order, complaint management, and overall coordination to ensure the efficient handling of the election process.