Jammu, Sept 23: The Chief Electoral Office has initiated action against 21 government employees, adhoc and casual labourers after they were found to have taken part in election campaigning with a view to ensure transparency in ongoing Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Acting swiftly on detailed ground inquiry reports, 21 employees found involved in political campaigning have been placed under suspension while 5 adhoc employees including casual labourers and others against whom the charges of involvement in Political campaigning were proved have been disengaged”, informed J&K Chief Electoral Officer..
Meanwhile, 20 employees have been shifted out of the offices where they were posted and attached with other offices to ensure that they do not indulge in such behaviour which raises suspicion of their involvement in campaigning or favouring any particular party/candidate.
The CEO further informed that notices have been issued to 15 employees against whom the complaints of involvement in campaigning have been received and their cases are under investigation. Besides, about 51 complaints have been closed as the detailed inquiry proved that that they were not involved in political campaigning.
Ganderbal all set for polls on Sep 25
Ganderbal, Sept 23: The District Administration Ganderbal is fully prepared for the upcoming elections scheduled for September 25, 2024.
District Election Officer (DEO), Shyambir has called on all eligible voters to participate in this important democratic process and exercise their right to vote.
In his message, the DEO emphasized the importance of voter turnout, urging all citizens to come out of their homes and cast their votes. He highlighted the significance of choosing their franchise, stating that each vote contributes to the future development of the district and the welfare of its people.
To ensure a smooth voting process, the DEO has reminded voters to bring any one of the approved identity documents to the polling booth for verification.
The DEO also reassured voters that all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a safe and secure voting environment across all polling stations in the district.
Furthermore, all voters are required to carry a valid physical identity card to their respective polling stations besides mobile phones will not be allowed inside the polling stations for the purpose of maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of the voting process.
