Early Times Report
Kargil, Aug 21: The preparations for the Hill Development Council Elections being held on Thursday in Kargil district have been finalised. Election Authority of LAHDC Kargil and Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Fida Hussain took stock of all the preparations while touring various areas of the district today. As many as four election observers, 26 returning officers, 26 Assistant Returning Officers, three Zonal Magistrates and 26 Sectoral Magistrates have been put on election duty.
In all 78847 voters of Kargil district shall elect 26 Councillors while casting their votes at 257 polling stations already set up for the purpose. As many as 84 candidates have submitted their candidature while as 2 candidates have already been declared elected un-opposed. To ensure smooth and peaceful election, the whole district has been divided in 15 police zones and 49 police sectors by posting adequate number of police and security force in the district.
The polling staff has already being deputed and posted at 257 polling stations in Kargil district. Deputy Commissioner Fida Hussain flagged off the buses of polling staff today at 8 AM it Indira Park Kargil. |
