Second randomization of Polling Staff held at Kathua

KATHUA, SEPTEMBER 13: The second randomization of polling staff for the upcoming Assembly elections was held today in the Video Conferencing Room of the District Election Officer (DEO) Kathua.

The process was overseen by DEO Dr. Rakesh Minhas (DC), along with the General Observers Dorje Chhering Negi and Aisha Masrat Khanam, besides Returning Officers from all six Assembly Constituencies.

Key officials, including Nodal Officer for the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) Ranjit Singh (ADC), Nodal Officer for Training Ranjit Thakur (CPO), and Nodal Officer for IT & Use of Technology, Vevek Sharma (DIO NIC), Dy. DEO Nagesh Singh, were also present to ensure smooth and transparent proceedings.

The randomization process, carried out in line with Election Commission of India (ECI) guidelines, utilized the dedicated software provided by the ECI.

Through this software, polling staff were assigned to various Assembly Constituencies (ACs) with a 20% additional allocation to account for any contingencies that may arise during the election process.

The DEO emphasized the importance of ensuring fairness and transparency in the randomization process, which plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of the electoral process.