Third Training Session Enhances Readiness of ROs and AROs for Doda District Municipal Elections

Third Training Session Enhances Readiness of ROs and AROs for Doda District Municipal Elections. Image/District Admin Doda @Facbook page

Doda, September 11: In pursuit of strengthening democratic processes and fostering increased civic participation, the District Election Office in Doda conducted its third training session for Returning Officers (ROs) and Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) in preparation for the forthcoming Municipal Elections. This training session, conducted under the guidance of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), J&K, aimed to equip election officials with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the smooth and transparent conduct of Municipal Elections in Doda, Bhaderwah, and Thathri.

Comprehensive Training

The day-long training session was hosted at the Conference Hall of the DC office complex and was led by esteemed trainers, including Tariq Qazi, State Level Master Trainer, District Level Master Trainer Dr. Akhtar Hussain, and Election Naib Teshildar Angrez Singh Jasrotia.

Key Training Topics

The training comprehensively covered various aspects of election management, including:

• Roles and responsibilities of ROs and AROs.
• Nomination procedures.
• Scrutiny of nomination papers.
• Withdrawal of candidatures.
• Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) management.
• Poll conduct.
• Result counting.
• Compliance with the model code of conduct for the upcoming Municipal Elections.

Informative Resources

Election officials were provided with valuable resources, including the RO Handbook for Municipal Elections 2023, the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Elections Act 2000, and the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal (Elections) Rules 2003.

Interactive Q&A Session

The training session featured an interactive question-and-answer segment, allowing participants to seek clarification on election procedures and gain a deeper understanding of their roles.

Encouragement for Effective Coordination

Election Naib Teshildar Angrez Singh Jasrotia concluded the training by encouraging AROs to maintain open communication and coordination with their respective ROs. This collaborative effort is vital to ensure the seamless and efficient execution of election activities in the district.

These training sessions play a crucial role in enhancing the readiness of election officials and contribute to the successful conduct of free and fair elections in the region.

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