Shopin:
The District Election Office, Shopian has made all required and proper arrangements as per ECI guidelines to ensure smooth and hassle free counting process for the Zainapora and Shopian Assembly Constituencies.
The counting halls set up for each Assembly Constituency of the district at Mini Secretariat, Shopian are equipped with necessary facilities along with deployment of adequate staff for the purpose of the counting process.
10 counting counters have been established in each Assembly Constituency, manned by Counting Supervisors, Assistants and Micro observers to ensure smooth and timely completion of the counting besides separate counters for postal ballots and ETPBS have also been set up. The entire counting process shall be observed by Counting Observers appointed by ECI.
The CCTVs and Videography provisions have also been made available along with a sufficient number of data entry staff and IT equipment to see to the timely updates of the results.
The media centre has also been established to facilitate the authorised Media persons with timely updates of the counting process through PAS announcements and screening through LED Displays.
Like the voting day updates, the administration shall also telecast round wise results of the counting process through Municipal Council screens across the town for the information of the general public.
Proper arrangements for seating have been made for contesting candidates and counting agents.
To see that all arrangements are in place, DEO Shopian visited the counting halls and Media Centre and took review of arrangements.
Baramullah:
In preparation for the vote counting for the General Legislative Assembly Elections scheduled for tomorrow, October 8, 2024, General Observers along with the District Election Officer (DEO) visited the Indoor Sports Stadium in Khawjabagh, Baramulla, to inspect the final arrangements.
The DEO informed that seven counting halls have been established at the venue, with counting staff deployed through a randomization process in line with the Election Commission of India (ECI) guidelines. All staff members have undergone necessary training to ensure the vote counting proceeds efficiently.
As part of the security and transparency measures, the entire process will be monitored through a robust CCTV surveillance system installed across the venue.
A fully functional Media Centre has also been established to ensure real-time updates and communication with the public. Furthermore, mobile deposit counters have been set up to facilitate the smooth handling of deposits for safe keeping.
Additional facilities, including a communication room, public communication room, official communication room, and an Observers room, have been established to ensure seamless coordination and communication throughout the event.
Essential services, including medical teams, fire and emergency services have also been deployed, and a Public Address System has been put in place to manage announcements during the counting process.
Meanwhile, a comprehensive mock run was conducted across all seven counting halls at the venue, under the supervision of Election Observers and the District Election Officer (DEO), to ensure that staff is thoroughly prepared for the counting process.
The General Observers and DEO expressed satisfaction with the arrangements, reiterating the administration’s commitment to a transparent, efficient, and secure vote counting process in full compliance with ECI guidelines.
Ganderbal
In preparation for the upcoming vote counting process for the General Elections to the Legislative Assembly 2024, a one-day workshop was organized today for Counting Supervisors, Counting Assistants, and Micro Observers.
The event was presided over by the General Election Observer for District Ganderbal, R. Lakshmanan, who was joined by the Counting Observer, Sharmila C and the District Election Officer (DEO) Shyambir, held in the Conference Hall of Mini Secretariat, Ganderbal.
The workshop was designed to ensure that all officials involved in the counting process are thoroughly trained and familiar with their roles and responsibilities to facilitate a smooth and transparent counting process.
During the workshop, detailed instructions were provided to the participants on various aspects of the counting procedure, including handling of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips, and maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and transparency throughout the counting process.
The General Observer emphasized on the strict adherence to the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and on the importance of seamless coordination between different teams.
He highlighted the significance of this training for ensuring the credibility of the election process and urged all officials to carry out their duties with the utmost diligence.
The DEO reiterated the importance of the counting process and assured that all necessary arrangements are in place to ensure its smooth conduct.
The participants were given hands-on demonstrations on various procedures and were encouraged to ask questions to clarify any doubts.
This workshop marks a key step in the final stages of election preparations in District Ganderbal ahead of the counting of votes for the two Assembly Constituencies in the district.
Bandipora:
The second randomization of counting staff for the three Assembly Constituencies of Bandipora District was today conducted today at mini Secretariat.
District Election Officer Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri conducted the randomization in presence of Observers and Returning Officers and other concerned.
The randomization was conducted using dedicated software, strictly adhering to the guidelines of the Election Commission of India, ensuring fairness and impartiality in the selection of counting personnel besides the entire process was video recorded.
