Polling Stations
Recently Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) reviewed the overall preparations of the Polling Stations to ensure the smooth and hassle free conduct of the Assembly Election 2024 which are going to be held in 3 phases across the Jammu and Kashmir beginning 18 September 2024.
The availability of accessible approach roads at various Polling Stations located in remote areas and at the tough terrain and snow bound areas across J&K also came under the discussion and it was directed that both J&K Rural Development Department (RDD) and J&K Housing and Urban Development Department will take required steps in this regard.
Additionally, the officers must take care of ramp construction leading to a particular Polling Station to facilitate the Persons with Disability (PwDs) in voting and sufficient steps should be taken well in advance by the departments, the statement reads.
The availability of Booth Awareness Groups (BAGs), Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELCs) and Voter Awareness Forums and their roles in attracting various voter groups in a particular Assembly Constituency were also discussed and deliberations were held to strengthen them at the Booth Level.
In the first phase, 24 Assembly Constituencies both in Jammu and Kashmir divisions are going to election on 18 September, 2024.
The notification has been issued for Anantnag, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam districts in Kashmir Division; and Doda, Ramban and Kishtwar districts in Jammu Division.
