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Nawanshahr: District administration takes stock of arrangements at counting centers
Parmod Bharti
Nawanshahr, May 27, 2024:The District Administration has conducted a thorough inspection of the counting centers at Doaba Polytechnic College, covering Nawanshahr, Banga, Balachaur, and Garhshankar.
The inspection was led by District Deputy Commissioner, Navjot Pal Singh Randhawa, accompanied by ADC(G) Rajiv Verma, ADC(D) Sagar Setia, SDM Dr. Akshita Gupta (Nawanshahr), SDM Ravinder Kumar Bansal (Balachaur), and Vikramjit Singh Panthe.
Key preparations and arrangements have been meticulously implemented to ensure a smooth and secure counting process.
Non-cross barricaded corridors have been established from the EVM strong rooms to the counting rooms to ensure secure and monitored passage. Multi-layer perimeter control is in place for thorough identity checks of counting officials, agents, and support staff, with unauthorized access strictly prohibited at all perimeters.
CCTV cameras have been installed, verified to be operational and recording, with proper storage facilities for footage. Separate strong rooms have been secured for reserve, defective before poll, and training EVMs.
Adequate lighting and ventilation have been arranged inside the counting centers, with proper lighting arrangements, including searchlights, for receiving EVMs. Generators have been arranged to provide power backup, ensuring uninterrupted electricity on the day of counting.
An IT cell has been set up to facilitate the entry of reports into the computer systems, and separate rooms are designated for the storage of statutory and non-statutory materials.Tables for counting and observer tables are properly set up, and counting agent seating arrangements are organized.
A media room has been arranged to accommodate media personnel on the counting day. Additionally, tent, water, and mobile toilet facilities are provided for members of political parties and the public in the vicinity of the counting centers.
Deputy Commissioner Navjot Pal Singh Randhawa emphasized the importance of ensuring proper lighting, water, and mobile toilet facilities at the counting centers to facilitate a smooth and secure counting process. The District Administration is committed to maintaining the highest standards of security and efficiency throughout the counting process.