Chief Election Officer P K Pole Visits Samba, Attends SVEEP Event, and Reviews Election Preparedness
September 28, 2024,Samba, J&K: In preparation for the upcoming elections, Chief Election Officer (CEO) Sh. P K Pole visited District Samba today, participating in a Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) event aimed at raising voter awareness. The event was attended by DEO Samba Sh. Rajesh Sharma, SSP Samba Sh. Vinay Kumar, and other district officers.As part of the event, a theatre performance titled ‘Loktantra Ka Asli Mantra,’ written by Padmashree Balwant Thakur and directed by Neeraj Kant, was presented by the Natrang Theatre Group. The play emphasized the importance of voting as a tool for change, using satire to highlight societal apathy and urge citizens to take responsibility by participating in the democratic process.Following the event, CEO Sh. P K Pole interacted with various election nodal officers at the DC Office Complex to review the election preparedness of the district. During the interaction, he provided vital instructions to the officers, emphasizing the importance of meticulous planning and coordination to ensure a smooth and transparent election process.Sh. Pole also inspected the Dispatch and Receiving Centres and the Control Room established in the district for election management. His visit focused on operational efficiency, timely communication, and strict adherence to election protocols, ensuring a comprehensive plan is in place for the upcoming elections.In his concluding remarks, Sh. Pole underscored the importance of every citizen’s participation in the voting process, reiterating that a strong democracy depends on each vote being cast.
