Chief Electoral Officer Himachal Pradesh Pushpendra Rajput today held video conference with Deputy Commissioners-cum-District Election Officers of the state and reviewed preparedness of election machinery during ensuing assembly elections. He asked them to complete all the modules enshrined in RONET and also booth level planning for smooth conduct of election process.
He asked DEOs to speed up decisions on final disposal of Form No.6,7 & 8 received during special campaign in the state and ensure distribution of photo identity cards to all the electors. He asked them to be prepared for taking necessary steps once model code of conduct came into force in the state.
He directed that all the financial transactions should be made cashless for all activities involved during course of election. He asked them to complete training programme of officers and officials at the earliest. Construction of ramps should be ensured at polling stations for convenience of specially abled persons. The polling stations should be provided telephone network, electricity, water and other basic amenities.
Most of DEOs apprised that awareness regarding EVM and VVPAT was being provided to maximum number of people in their districts. SVEEP activities are being performed at schools, mahila mandals, yuva mandals and panchayati raj institutions, anganwari workers to seek maximum involvement of electors.
Additional CEO D.K.Rattan was also present on the occasion
