Expenditure Observer reviews Election preparedness in Pulwama District

Emphasises ECI’s commitment to free, fair & transparent elections

PULWAMA, AUGUST 22: A comprehensive meeting was today chaired by Expenditure Observer for Pulwama, Srikanth N to review election preparedness in the district.
At the outset, the Expenditure Observer was briefed about the profile of the district comprising of 04 Assembly Constituencies. In these constituencies
481 polling stations have been set up across 340 Polling station locations with 4 Assistant Expenditure Observers appointed to oversee the process.

The chair was also informed that for the purpose of maintaining stringent vigilance, 3 Flying Squad Teams have been deployed in each Assembly Constituency (AC), led by an Executive Magistrate. Additionally, 36 Static Surveillance Teams are in place in 8 hourly shifts at 12 strategic locations across ACs, supported by CCTV surveillance, one Video Surveillance Team, one Video Viewing Team and a dedicated Accounting Team.

It was also given out that Expenditure Monitoring Cell, District Grievance Committee, Complaint Monitoring Control Hall, Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC), along with the IT and Excise Departments, are fully operational to ensure smooth conduct of the elections.

The Expenditure Observer expressed confidence in the team’s preparedness and emphasized the importance of the accounting teams in ensuring transparent and accurate expenditure monitoring. He stressed the need for rigorous training for all teams, ongoing visits to key locations, and close coordination among all members.
Adherence to the guidelines by the Election Commission of India (ECI) was strongly emphasized.

He urged all members to work to the best of their abilities to ensure a peaceful election process, free from the influence of freebies and any forms of amusement that could hinder the electoral process. “You are the eyes and ears of the Election Commission of India. I am available 24×7 for any coordination or assistance required,” he added.
As the election day approaches, Srikanth N urged all teams to be extra vigilant throughout the remaining period culminating with polls, to ensure a free, fair and transparent election process in District Pulwama.