Election observer visits polling stations for review

Election observer, Nayan, on Saturday visited various dispatch centres and polling stations to review the preparations for the Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections scheduled to be held on December 14. Accompanied by Deputy Director, DBEE, Neelam Mahey, the observer informed that elections will be held for 21 zones of the Zila Parishad and 188 zones of 11 Panchayat Samitis across the district on December 14.

Interacting with election staff at a dispatch centre set up at Lyallpur Khalsa College, the poll observer urged all officials to perform their election duties with utmost dedication, honesty and sincerity. She emphasised that the electoral process must be conducted strictly in accordance with the guidelines issued by the State Election Commission, warning that any negligence in this regard would be viewed seriously. Nayan also minutely reviewed the dispatch procedures and enquired about facilities being provided to polling personnel to ensure smooth conduct of the elections.

Thereafter, the poll observer visited several polling stations to inspect arrangements for voters, stressing that adequate facility must be ensured. She also reviewed security arrangements and directed police officials to maintain vigil on the law and order situation to ensure peaceful conduct of polls.