PULWAMA: District Election Officer (DEO) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom conducted late night visit to the Dispatch-cum-Receipt Centres (DCRC) and the counting halls, to oversee and review the final arrangements ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
Polling parties are scheduled to be dispatched tomorrow for all four Assembly Constituencies.
To ensure all the arrangements are in place in-line with the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India, the DEO inspected all essential facilities and procedures for smooth, transparent and efficient election process.
He emphasized adherence to protocol and reinforced the district’s commitment to a free and fair election.
Meanwhile, in a continued effort to ensure transparency and adherence to election expenditure norms, Expenditure Observer for Pulwama, Shrikant N, carried out the third inspection of the expenditure registers of contesting candidates. The inspection was conducted as per the schedule already notified by the Returning Officers for Pampore and Tral Assembly Constituencies in District Pulwama.
The inspection, in collaboration with District Treasury Officer (DTO) Pulwama and Treasury Officers (TO) Pampore and Tral, was aimed at ensuring strict compliance with the expenditure regulations and procedures laid down by the Election Commission of India.
The process is pivotal in maintaining accountability and providing a level playing field for all candidates, thereby promoting a free and fair election process.
Shrikant N emphasized the importance of maintaining accurate expenditure records and urged the candidates to strictly follow the standards set by the Election Commission of India to uphold the integrity of the election.

KR Desk