- 49 Teams constituted across 7 Assembly Constituencies to facilitate Voting for Senior Citizens & PwDs
BARAMULLA: Home voting for Phase-3 of the Assembly Elections will commence tomorrow, on 24th September, across all seven assembly constituencies in Baramulla District. The dedicated polling teams formed will visit eligible voters at their homes, allowing them to exercise their right to franchise via postal ballots, ensuring convenience and eliminating any undue hardship.
This first-of-its-kind initiative for the J&K Assembly Elections is designed to serve voters aged 85 and above, as well as individuals with benchmark disabilities, in accordance with the guidelines set by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The home voting process will continue until September 26, 2024, and to ensure smooth execution of the process, 49 dedicated teams have been formed across the district, consisting of dedicated staff members, including polling personnel, micro-observers, and reserve teams, and deployed in various clusters within the constituencies.
These include 5 teams in 07-Sopore Assembly Constituency, 8 teams in 08-Rafiabad AC, 18 teams in 09-Uri, 3 in 10-Baramulla, 6 in 11-Gulmarg, 5 in 12-Wagoora Kreeri, and 4 teams in 13-Pattan, ensuring there are not any logistical challenges while providing eligible voters a facility to vote from the comfort of their homes.
The dedicated teams would be visiting the homes of 661 eligible registered home voters, including those categorized as AVSC (Absentee Voters in Category of Senior Citizens with age criteria of 85+) and AVPD (Absentee Voters with Disabilities), thereby enabling them to exercise their democratic right to vote.
District Election Officer, Minga Sherpa emphasized the administration's commitment to achieving 100% voter participation, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and transparency. He assured that every eligible voter will have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote.
The DEO further underscored that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) laid down by the ECI towards the conduct of home voting have been meticulously followed at each stage of the process to ensure thorough scrutiny and fairness while maintaining the integrity of the election process.
