Expenditure Observers Sanjay Kumar and Sidharth Kumar Oversee Preparations for Assembly Elections 2024 in Rajouri

Date, August 31, 2024: Rajouri, Jammu and KashmirSummary:In a crucial step towards ensuring free and fair Assembly Elections in 2024, Expenditure Observers Sh. Sanjay Kumar, IRS, and Sidharth Kumar, IRS, visited Rajouri today. They chaired a high-level meeting with district officers to streamline the election process and ensure strict monitoring of election expenditures.Meeting Highlights:Monitoring Directives: The observers emphasized the importance of close monitoring of cash flow, liquor, and drugs, which are often used to influence voters. Specific directives were issued to the officers to set up checkpoints and conduct raids where necessary.Coordination Among Agencies: The observers stressed the need for seamless coordination among various agencies, including law enforcement and revenue departments, to prevent any unlawful activities that could disrupt the election process.Public Awareness: The observers also directed the officers to increase public awareness about the legal consequences of accepting bribes, in any form, during the elections.