SAMBA: The District Election Officer (DEO) Samba, Rajesh Sharma, today chaired a pivotal meeting on the preparation for the upcoming J&K Assembly Elections scheduled for 2024. The meeting was attended by SSP, Vinay Kumar, ADC, Jagdish Singh, CPO, AROs besides all the nodal officers.

Key issues discussed and actions planned during the meeting included ensuring Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF) at all polling stations, with Returning Officers and the Nodal Officer for AMF directed to ensure that all necessary facilities are in place well before polling day.

Additionally, special polling stations will be set up, including Women, PwD, Youth Manned, Green, Unique and Model Polling Stations, each manned and supervised by designated officers. Arrangements for polling stations near border areas were also discussed, ensuring safety with contingency plans in place for any unforeseen circumstances such as cross-border firing. The meeting also covered the process of Home Voting for PwD and Senior Citizens (85+).

 Furthermore, the Chief Agriculture Officer, Samba, was tasked with ensuring all necessary arrangements at Voter Facilitation Centers, including assisting voters with postal ballot voting.

Security and manpower were another focus, with the Sr. Superintendent of Police, Samba, in coordination with the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Samba, ensuring adequate security and manpower, particularly on the day of Home Voting and polling day.

The DEO directed all concerned officers to adhere strictly to the Election Commission of India's guidelines and ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the elections.

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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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