Narula monitors election process in critical areas through webcasting

JAMMU : In order to ensure free and fair election in the 18 assembly segments which went to poll on Tuesday during the second phase, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), J&K, Umang Narula, personally monitored the entire election process through webcasting set up in his office.

The CEO remained in touch with the concerned polling staff and other agencies associated with the elections throughout the day and obtained bit-by-bit reports about the progress of polling and other related issues. He issued necessary instructions to the agencies during the day for ensuring smooth elections.

All the critical and hypersensitive polling stations were connected with the webcasting technology to maintain extra vigil on the situation. Besides, Micro Observers were also posted in such polling stations as preventive measures to ensure smooth polling. The webcasting system helped substantially to ensure fair and free elections and restoring the confidence of voters in the sensitive areas.