Srinagar, April 20: The District Election Officer (DEO) Srinagar, Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din on Saturday chaired a meeting to discuss transportation of polling staff, EVMs, and other election related material.
This was done to conduct upcoming Lok Sabha Elections-2024 in a smooth manner, said a press release from DEO’s office.
The Senior Superintendent of Police, Srinagar, Asish Mishra was also present on the occasion.
While all Assistant Returning Officers, Nodal Officer Transport Management, GM SRTC, Deputy District Election Officer and other Officers also attended the meeting.
At the outset, the District Election Officer(DEO) Srinagar, who is also the Returning Officer (RO) 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency discussed the transportation plan in a comprehensive manner for smooth dispatch of the poll material and polling personnel.
The DEO was apprised by the respective ARTOs of the requirements of the vehicles and seating capacity of the vehicles so that they reach and depart polling stations in a hassle free manner particularly in the interior areas where polling booths have been set up.
The DEO stressed that all necessary arrangements are put in place for the dispatching of EVMs to designated locations and all arrangements of security and safety of EVMs are made as per the guidelines of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
The polling staff, security personnel and election related material shall reach at respective polling stations on time without any hindrance, the DEO asked.