District Panchayat Election Officer (DPEO) Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo today chaired a meeting of various concerned officers here to review arrangements put in place for smooth conduct of counting of votes scheduled on 22 December, 2020.
On the occasion, it was informed that the administration has established three counting centres in the district at ITI Pattan, SKUAST College Wadoora Sopore and Govt Degree College for Boys Baramulla.
Speaking on the occasion, the DPEO emphasised upon the concerned authorities to ensure that the counting of election is conducted smoothly. He directed to ensure adequate heating, lighting and other necessary arrangements so that the staff associated with the process may not face any inconvenience.
Moreover, Dr Itoo stressed upon the concerned to strictly follow all the requisite COVID-19 SOPs and guidelines to avert any kind of eventuality.
Meanwhile, polling in six phases have already been completed whereas for the remaining two phases, the election is scheduled on 16th and 19th of December.
Among others, the meeting was attended by Deputy DEO, ROs, AROs, heads of various institutions among other concerned functionaries.
