GANDERBAL: In preparation for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Elections 2024, the District Election Authority Ganderbal today organised a specialized training session for the Magistrates and Sector Police Officers at the Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat, here.

The training session was organized to ensure that all Magistrates, Police Sectoral Officers are well-prepared and informed about the latest election procedures, rules, and guidelines, thereby ensuring the smooth conduct of the elections in the district.

The session was attended by all Magistrates, Police and Sectoral Officers.

During the session, Deputy District Election Officer (Dy. DEO) Ganderbal, Abid Iqbal Malik emphasized the importance of adherence to the Election Commission of India’s guidelines and maintaining the highest standards of transparency and efficiency in the electoral process.

The Dy. DEO also underscored the need for coordination and cooperation among all sectoral officers to ensure free, fair, and peaceful elections in the district. The training covered key aspects such as the deployment of election staff, voter list management, use of EVMs, VVPATs, security arrangements, and handling of election-related grievances.

The Deputy DEO expressed confidence that with the thorough training and dedicated efforts of all involved officers, the upcoming elections will be conducted successfully and without any hitches.

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