POONCH: To boost voter morale and encourage participation in the upcoming Assembly elections, the Election Expenditure Observer for the Poonch Haveli constituency Bharat Ramchandra Andhale, today conducted a visit to the border villages Malti, Guntrian and Shahpur, located across the Fence along the Line of Control in the district.
The visit aimed to directly engage with the villagers, aware them about their democratic rights and the importance of exercising their vote.
During the visit, the Election Observer interacted with local residents, educating them about the power and significance of their right to vote in shaping the nation’s future. He emphasized the importance of participating in the electoral process, especially in border areas, and urged the villagers to come out in large numbers to cast their votes on Election Day.
Later, the Election Observer held a meeting with the Army officials stationed in the area. He issued instructions to maintain close surveillance along the Line of Control (LoC) to keep check on any illegal movement, particularly involving drug peddlers or anti-national elements. He emphasized the need for close coordination between the administration and security forces to safeguard the electoral process and maintain peace in the region.
Andhale further instructed the Army officials to strengthen their vigilance at the entry gates used by villagers residing in the areas across the Fence. He stressed the importance of conducting thorough checks while facilitating easy access for these residents to ensure their smooth participation in the electoral process. This measure aims to ensure that voters residing in these sensitive border areas can exercise their rights without any hindrance, contributing to a secure and inclusive election.
The Election Expenditure Observer, Bharat Ramchandra Andhale, was accompanied by Deputy SP Mohd Ajaz Choudhary, ARO Haveli Azhar Majeed, Liaison Officer Shafeeq Malik, and other officials from the district election authorities.