• Also inspects MCMC, Control Room, Counting Centre, Strong Rooms

BUDGAM,: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Pandurang K Pole today visited Budgam district to oversee preparations for the forthcoming legislative Assembly Elections 2024. The visit encompassed various activities like inspection of MCMC, Control Room, Counting Centre and Strong Rooms at the district headquarter.

During the visit, the CEO also chaired a meeting with all stakeholders and reviewed Assembly wise arrangements and preparations for the smooth conduct of election in all five assembly segments of the district. He stressed on the importance of strict adherence to guidelines, timelines for the Model Code of Conduct and media monitoring.

The CEO urged all stakeholders to maximize voter turnout through door-to-door campaigns under SVEEP initiative.  He also directed for formation of booth-level committees and emphasized on expenditure monitoring.

The CEO emphasized on  popularisation  of  all election related apps of ECI among the general public. He directed that activities under SVEEP be taken up like plantation, sanitation and distribution of voter slips among the electors for massive involvement of public in festival of democracy.

At the outset, the CEO also took assessment of AMF, transport, material distribution, deployment, training of staff, webcasting, home voting facility and other related preparations in the district. During the meeting, DEO Budgam, Akshay Labroo concerned ROs and Nodal Officers briefed the CEO about arrangements related to elections in the district.

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A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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