DC conducts surprise checking at polling booths in Hoshiarpur

Our Correspondent

Hoshiarpur, December 25

District Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner Apneet Riyait today conducted a surprise checking at some polling booths of Chabewal and Hoshiarpur Assembly segments. During checking, she directed the poll staff to strictly adhere to guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India while preparing booths for the forthcoming Assembly polls.

In Hoshiarpur Assembly segment, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) checked polling booths No. 15 at Government Elementary School, Chak Harnoli, booth No.16 at Government Senior Secondary School, Khadkan, booth No.18 and 19 at Government Elementary School, Jahankhelan, and booth Nos. 183, 184 and 185 at SBAC High School, Bajwara.

In Chabbewal Assembly segment, the DC conducted checking at the polling booths Nos. 61 and 62 at Government Senior Secondary School, Bassi Kalan, booth No.64 at Government Elementary School, Parsowal, booth No.65 at Government Elementary School, Tajewal, booth Nos. 67 and 68 at Government Elementary School, Bichhohi, booth No. 69 at Government Elementary School, Sunnah, and booth nos. 70 and 71 at Government Elementary School, Sarngowal. The DC reviewed arrangements being made by the poll staff to facilitate voters at polling stations.

The DC had a detailed discussion with the poll staff regarding inclusion of differently-abled persons, those above 80 years and first-time voters in the voters’ list. The DC said the task could be achieved through collective efforts, ensuring no one was left without voting right. She stressed that all required arrangements should be made to enable this group of voters exercise their right to franchise.

Additional Deputy Commissioner (G) Sandeep Singh, Tehsildar (Election) Harminder Singh, election kanungo Deepak Kumar and Harpreet Kaur were present on the occasion.