DC Ghanshyam Thori checks polling booths in Shahkot, Phillaur

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Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, December 23

District Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori on Thursday conducted surprise check at the polling booth falling under the area of Phillaur, Shahkot and Malsian, where he directed the poll staff to strictly adhere to the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India while preparing for the forthcoming Assembly poll.

Accompanied by the Returning Officer, Assistant Returning Officer and Sector Officers of Shahkot constituency, the DC checked polling booths bearing nos. 139 to 141 at Government Elementary School, 142-144 at Government Middle School,146-149 at Government Elementary School (Girls), and booth no 157-158 located at Government Elementary School, Dhandowal, followed by similar checking at Malsian and Phillaur.

Thori had a detailed discussion with the poll staff from the standpoint of inclusion of specially-abled persons, persons above the age of 80 years and first-time voters (18-19 age group) in the voters’ list. He said with collective efforts, this task could be achieved, thereby ensuring no one was left without the voting rights. He said special arrangements would be made to make these people able to exercise their right to franchise.

The DC conducted checks at the polling booths at Bundala village of Phillaur constituency and reviewed the arrangements made by the poll staff to facilitate voters at the polling stations.