Budgam, Kashmir: Budgam DEO Appoints Nodal Officers:The District Election Officer (DEO) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, has formally appointed nodal officers for key election responsibilities in preparation for the upcoming bye-election to the 27-Budgam Assembly Constituency.
The DEO convened a high-level review meeting at the DC Office Complex Budgam to assess the preparedness of all concerned departments and ensure a smooth and transparent electoral process. The meeting was attended by ADC Budgam Mehraj-ud-Din Shah, ASP Budgam, CPO Budgam, Deputy DEO Budgam, and representatives from various departments including Fire & Emergency Services, NIC, Police, Health, Education, R&B, DIC, Social Welfare, Transport, and Information.
DEO Emphasises Planning and Coordination
Dr. Bhat stressed the importance of meticulous planning and inter-departmental coordination, reiterating that free, fair, inclusive, and transparent elections are the top priority. He instructed officers to work in mission mode and maintain close liaison with the election machinery to address potential issues in advance.
During the meeting, the DEO reviewed preparations related to:
- Logistics and transport
- Training and mock drills
- Communication systems and law and order
- Micro observer deployment
- EVM management and postal ballots
- Polling personnel welfare and other election-related operations
List of Appointed Nodal Officers
In line with Election Commission of India guidelines, the following officials have been designated as nodal officers for their respective responsibilities:
| Responsibility | Nodal Officer |
|---|---|
| Law & Order / Rally Permissions | ADC Budgam, Mehraj-ud-Din Shah |
| Model Code of Conduct / Complaints | General Manager DIC Budgam, Zahid Rashid |
| Postal Ballots | SDM Chadoora, Primroze Bashir |
| Micro Observers | Executive Engineer R&B Division Budgam, Ashiq Hussain |
| Logistics | Deputy DEO Budgam, Hilal Ahmad Mir |
| Training | Principal Regional Extension Training Centre Budgam, Hilal Ahmad Mir; assisted by Sheikh Zahoor, Principal GHSS Magam |
| Human Resources / IT | District Informatics Officer NIC Budgam, Mir Majid Kanth |
| Poll Personnel Welfare | Chief Planning Officer, Javid Ahmad Najar |
| Voting by Polling Staff | District Sheep Husbandry Officer Budgam, Maroof Shah; assisted by BDO Nagam |
| EVM Management | DYSSO Budgam, Gh Hassan Lone |
| Transport | ARTO Budgam, Arif Shah |
| Election Expenditure Monitoring | District Treasury Officer Budgam, Showkat Ali Rather |
| SVEEP Activities / Voter Awareness | Chief Education Officer Budgam, Rifat Irfan Qadri |
| Media / Social Media / MCMC | District Information Officer Budgam, Erim Aziz |
| ETPBS | District Education Officer, Javid Ahmad Banday |
| Material Management | Executive Engineer R&B Division Budgam, Shafat Hussain |
| Health / Welfare / Contingency | Chief Medical Officer Budgam, Dr. Gulzar Ahmad |
| Accessible Elections (PwD) | District Social Welfare Officer Budgam, Ubaid-ul-Khazir |
DEO’s Directives to Nodal Officers
Dr. Bhat instructed each nodal officer to be personally responsible for timely and comprehensive execution of their assigned tasks. They were directed to maintain constant communication with the election control room at the DC Office and ensure:
- Updated logistics and transport plans
- Complete polling station details
- Proper manpower deployment
These steps are aimed at avoiding last-minute issues during the bye-election.
Focus on Voter Awareness
The DEO highlighted the importance of SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) activities to encourage maximum voter turnout. He promoted the slogan:
“Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure.”
Dr. Bhat expressed confidence that coordinated efforts from all departments will ensure that the bye-election to the 27-AC Budgam constituency is conducted peacefully, fairly, and efficiently.
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