DEO reviews preparedness for Assembly Election in Udhampur District

UDHAMPUR, AUGUST 28: District Election Officer Udhampur Saloni Rai today convened a meeting with Returning Officers and Assistant Returning Officers to assess the preparations for the General Assembly Election 2024 in Udhampur District. The meeting held in the Conference Hall DC Office Complex, focused on the electoral preparations across four Assembly constituencies of the district.Detailed discussions were held on several key aspects related to the election process.  Emphasis was placed on the correct procedure to be adopted for accepting candidate nominations, including the requirements for valid nominations etc and the subsequent actions by ROs upon receipt of these papers.The DEO also highlighted the importance of ensuring proper videography throughout the entire nomination process, directing the installation of either 360-degree cameras or multiple CCTV cameras to comprehensively cover the proceedings. ROs and AROs were instructed to adhere strictly to the established procedures and to set up a facilitation desk for the nomination process.The DEO provided directives on the do’s and don’ts during the nomination process, the complete scrutiny procedure for received nomination papers, and the protocol for the withdrawal of candidature