District Election Officer, Kathua Dr. Rakesh Minhas, on Tuesday chaired a meeting with Returning Officers (ROs) and Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) to discuss various critical aspects related to the Assembly elections-2024 in the District.
Dr. Minhas engaged in detailed deliberations on essential election procedures, beginning with the issuance of the Election Notification, followed by the processes of nomination, scrutiny, withdrawal of candidatures, and the allotment of symbols. He emphasized the importance of strictly adhering to the guidelines set forth by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and following the procedures outlined in the RO handbook, along with the regular advisories issued by the Election Department.
The DEO impressed upon the designated officers the necessity of ensuring all required measures are in place, including the security of the RO and ARO offices. He further stressed the importance of maintaining the decorum and integrity of the election process in both letter and spirit.
To enhance understanding of the election procedures, a mock drill of the complete nomination process was conducted, providing officers with hands-on experience and reinforcing their preparedness for the upcoming elections.