518 Rajouri hamlets are poll-sensitive: Poll officer

Rajouri District Election Officer (DEO) Abhishek Sharma chaired a comprehensive interaction on election matters with political representatives, besides reviewing general preparations in a meeting with nodal officers.

The DEO conducted an in-depth review of several key areas crucial for the smooth conduct of the elections, including expenditure management, Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF), postal ballots, electoral rolls, and adherence to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). The meeting also covered the status of seizures made till date.

A significant focus was placed on vulnerability mapping, with 518 hamlets identified as sensitive. The DEO directed the nodal officers to finalise the transportation and communication plans, emphasising the importance of identifying shadow areas where communication is challenging so that stringers can be effectively deployed.

The training of election officials was another critical area of discussion. The DEO noted that the second round of training was currently underway in the three Assembly Constituencies (ACs) and stressed the need for thorough training, particularly for male, female, and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) officials.