Training for election staff in Poonch dist

Jammu, August 22

District Election Officer (DEO) Vikas Kundal on Thursday chaired a training programme for polling personnel at the new auditorium in Government Degree College, Poonch.

Education Department employees designated for poll duty from different zones — including Poonch, Kanuyian, Mandi, Sathra, and Nangali – attended the training session. The comprehensive programme provided essential guidance to the staff on election protocols and best practices.

A significant portion of the training was dedicated to hands-on training in operating voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) systems and electronic voting machines (EVMs).

The programme included detailed demonstrations and practical exercises so that the participants could gain proficiency in handling these machines.

In his address, the DEO emphasised the importance of adhering to the guidelines of the Election Commission. He said, “Our goal is to conduct the 2024 Assembly elections with the utmost integrity and transparency.”

“It is imperative that every polling personnel understands and follows the established guidelines to uphold the credibility of our democratic process,” he added.

District and Assembly-level master trainers conducted the training and provided participants with in-depth knowledge about various polling duties. Similar training programmes were held in Mendhar and Surankote tehsils.