SHOPIAN: General Observer for Shopian Assembly Constituency, Roohi Khan today visited various polling stations in order to assess and observe polling process in the Shopian Assembly Constituency.

Early in the morning, the Observer visited Polling Stations located at GHSS including Pink polling Station, Youth Managed Polling Station at BHSS Shopian, Chotipora, Sedow and PWD polling station at Sindu Shirmal.

At BHSS Polling station, the Observer monitored the Mock Poll process early at dawn time, exemplifying commitment towards ensuring the fair and transparent conduct of elections in the Assembly Constituency.

During the visit, the Observer ensured that the poll process in AC is conducted smoothly and efficiently in compliance with set norms of ECI and that all necessary arrangements have been made to facilitate a free, fair, and accessible voting process.

The Observer oversaw that the polling stations are well equipped to handle the expected number of voters and all assured facilities are accessible to people with special needs and for infirm and elderly.

Roohi focused on the provision of Wheelchairs, facilitation at help desks, queue management, MCC observance and upkeep of hygiene and sanitation at the polling stations.

She also observed the live coverage of the polling process through five webcasting displays from Integrated Control Room at district headquarters, established for round the clock monitoring of queue, webcasting issues and any other complaints.

The Observer received various complaints by contesting candidates which were directed to RO Shopian and Control Room for speedy disposal. The Observer's role was crucial in upholding the integrity and transparency of the electoral process in the AC.

DEO Shopian visits Polling Stations, oversees smooth conduct of Polls in Shopian & Zainapora ACs

SHOPIAN: The District Election Officer (DEO) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar today conducted an early morning visit to various polling stations of the district to take stock of the facilities for voters and assess the polling process.

The DEO began the day by overseeing the mock poll exercise at GHSS Shopian, ensuring that all preparations were in place for a smooth voting experience.

He then visited Green polling Station at Borihallan, Polling stations at Chotipora, Wathoo, Chowan, Nagbal, and Khatohallan in Shopian AC and Pink Polling Station in Zainapora, Dachoo and others to review the arrangements and observe the voting process.

During his interactions with voters, DEO expressed his satisfaction with the poll process and thanked the residents for their active participation in the democratic process. Later in the day, DEO monitored the poll process of polling stations from the integrated control room.

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