Kargil, Sept 26: ADC Kargil (Election Officer) Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Wani along with Deputy District Election Officer, Kargil today supervised a training session for polling staff in connection with 5th General Elections to the LAHDC Kargil at Auditorium Hall, Kargil.
On the occasion, the ADC Kargil briefed the Presiding and Polling Officers of their role and responsibilities and asked them to ensure that all instructions regarding polling day are implemented in letter and spirit.
He stressed them to perform their duties honestly and maintain coordination with each other and with sectorial and Zonal Magistrates for hassle-free conduct of election.
During the training program, around 300 employees of different departments were imparted necessary polling-related training in the session.
During the training, the polling staff were trained in proper handling and operating of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), besides were briefed about duties assigned to Presiding Officers and Polling Officers.
During the training program, detailed deliberations were also held on procedure for conduction of mock poll, tender votes, maintenance of poll diary, sealing election papers and sealing of EVMs etc.
The training program was divided into morning and evening session. The training was imparted by Dy CEO Sankoo, Muhammad Hadi and Senior Lecturer GHSS Trespone, Kacho Hassan Khan.
The trainer Hassan Khan explained the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM), Mock Poll Processes, error messages on the display and use of seals and tags.