Jamshedpur: Close monitoring of social media activities, ensuring the availability of all essential polling materials, and proper coordination among different departments were emphasized during a high-level meeting for the Ghatsila Assembly By-Election 2025, chaired by District Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner Karna Satyarthi at the Collectorate Auditorium, Jamshedpur.
The meeting was attended by senior, nodal, and assistant in-charge officers from all departments involved in election preparations. Satyarthi instructed officers to strictly adhere to the Election Commission’s guidelines and discharge their duties with complete fairness, impartiality, and transparency. He emphasized that all departments should operate in mission mode as per their action plans for the by-election.
During the session, the District Election Officer reviewed the preparedness of key election-related cells, including the Election Cell, Personnel Cell, EVM Cell, SVEEP Cell, Material Cell, Expenditure Accounting Cell, Ballot Cell, Vehicle Cell, Training Cell, IT Cell, MCC Cell, Media and MCMC Cell, Control Room, Observation Cell, and PWD Cell. Detailed discussions were held regarding implementation of their respective action plans.
Satyarthi stressed that even minor negligence in election duties would not be tolerated. The SVEEP Cell was directed to expand voter awareness campaigns so that every eligible voter is informed and motivated to exercise their voting rights. The Personnel Cell was instructed to prepare an accurate, error-free personnel list, and the Training Cell was tasked with finalizing the training calendar and providing timely training to all election personnel. The EVM Cell was directed to ensure availability and readiness of all EVMs for both training and polling, while the Vehicle Cell was asked to confirm vehicle arrangements according to requirements. Assembly-wise arrangements at dispatch and receiving centers were to be made following prescribed SOPs.
Present at the meeting were Deputy Development Commissioner, ADM (Law & Order), Special Allocation Officer, District Transport Officer, Deputy Election Officer, District Welfare Officer, District Public Relations Officer, LRDCO, District Cooperative Officer, DPM JSLPS, and other concerned officials.
Concluding the meeting, Satyarthi urged all officers to perform their duties with dedication and responsibility, ensuring that the Ghatsila by-election is conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner.
