Lok Sabha Election 2024: DEO Baramulla holds press conference

Stresses on strict adherence to the MCC guidelines issued by ECI

BARAMULLA, March 18: In view of the General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024, the District Election Officer (DEO), Baramulla today held a press conference at Dak Bungalow here to disseminate essential information regarding the do’s and don’ts during Model Code of Conduct (MCC) along with the guidelines established by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

He was accompanied by Senior Superintendent of Police, Amod Nagpure, Additional District Development Commissioner, Syed Qamar Sajad and SP Sopore, Divya Dev.

The DEO informed the media about the nationwide enforcement of the MCC following the announcement of the election date by the ECI and stressed that it is mandatory for every individual, including government employees, members of political parties, and any ordinary citizens, to strictly adhere to these guidelines during the election period.

He assured the press that the district administration is fully prepared and has meticulously organized all necessary arrangements for the seamless conduct of the elections as per the schedule announced by the ECI.

Emphasizing the significance of voting, Minga Sherpa appealed to the public, urging them to exercise their democratic right by casting their ballots.

Speaking at the conference, the SSP said that the police department is taking every possible security measure to make the environment conducive for the free and fair conduct of the elections in the district.

Earlier, the DEO, accompanied by SSP, ADDC, and SP, held a meeting with the representatives of the political parties at the Dak Bungalow to brief them about the guidelines mandated by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and emphasized the paramount importance for every political entity to strictly adhere to these guidelines, ensuring a fair, transparent, and democratic electoral process.