Counting of Votes for JK Assembly Elections to begin at 8 AM on October 8: PK Pole

Counting of Votes for JK Assembly Elections to begin at 8 AM on October 8: PK Pole

Ashiq Butt | October 7, 2024 | 11:20 PM IST | Elections 2024, Jammu Kashmir | Follow on Google News

Counting of Votes for JK Assembly Elections to begin at 8 AM on October 8: PK Pole

Counting of Votes for JK Assembly Elections to begin at 8 AM on October 8: PK Pole

Key Highlights:

• Vote counting for JK Assembly Election 2024 to start on October 8.
• Comprehensive security measures and monitoring established across 28 centres.
• Results will be available on ECI website and Voter Helpline App.

Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Jammu and Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, announced that the counting of votes for the 2024 JK Assembly elections will start at 8 AM on October 8. A total of 28 counting centres have been set up for the 90 assembly constituencies across 20 districts in the Union Territory (UT).

Pole confirmed that all necessary preparations are in place, with the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) securely stored in strong rooms at district headquarters.

Strict three-tier security arrangements have been implemented at the counting centres, including checkpoints within a 100-meter perimeter. CCTV cameras have been installed to monitor all activities around the counting areas.

The CEO highlighted that the counting process will begin with postal ballots, followed by EVMs 30 minutes later. The opening of strong rooms will be supervised by candidates, authorized representatives, Returning Officers, and Election Commission observers, with the entire process being recorded on video.

Two counting centres have been set up in several key districts including Kupwara, Samba, Jammu, Udhampur, and Reasi, while one counting centre is established in the remaining districts. Additionally, three centres are dedicated for counting the votes of migrants.

Pole stressed that only authorized personnel will be allowed in and around the centres, and requested the public and political parties to avoid overcrowding. He also mentioned that real-time updates will be provided on the Election Commission of India’s website and app.

Media centres have been set up to ensure timely press access. Lastly, social media will be closely monitored to prevent misinformation.

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