EARly Times Report
DODA, Dec 21: District Panchayat Election Officer (DPEO) Doda, Dr Sagar D Doifode today said that the District election Authority has made elaborate arrangements for counting of ballots polled for District Development Council elections and Panchayat By-polls.
Addressing a press conference here, the DDC said that total 14 counting halls have been established by the District Election Authority at twin locations/counting centres which includes Govt Boys Hr Sec School Doda and GDC Doda.
The counting of votes will start at sharp 9 AM, he said and added that adequate counting staff/supervisors have been deployed for the process.
With regard to the security arrangements, the DDC said that foolproof security arrangements have been made at both the venues, with adequate deployment of security personnel, while strict directions have been given to the in-charges not to allow any person inside the counting Centres without showing ID issued by the District Magistrate Doda.
Replying to the media queries, the DDC clarified that there will be no internet shutdown in the district tomorrow, even as sec 144 will be enforced and unnecessary movement of vehicles and persons would be restricted as a precautionary measure, especially in those areas where counting centres have been established. |
