RO Jammu reviews arrangements for counting of votes

Returning Officer Jammu Parliamentary Constituency Ramesh Kumar on Wednesday convened a meeting with the contesting candidates and senior officers to review the arrangements for counting of votes   and other issues related to Lok Sabha elections 2019.

The Returning Officer asked the district administration toput in place an appropriate mechanism to ensure that the counting process isconducted in most professional and efficient manner. He emphasized on elaborateplan for security arrangements, deployment of staff for counting of votes andmechanism for declaration of results.

   

He directed concerned officials to adhere to ECI directionsand protocols while moving EVMs and VVPATs from strong room to counting halls.He asked the contesting candidates to timely appoint their agents, so thattheir ID proofs can be prepared before counting. He further said that countingof slips for five VVPAT machines per assemble segment will also be done whilecounting.

The meeting was informed that no person will be allowed toenter into the premises of counting centre without valid ID proof or any kindof electronic devices including mobile phones. The RO directed that allarrangements must be made in advance. He urged upon the officers to work withadded zeal and in complete synergy so that counting process is conducted insmooth, transparent and professional manner.

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