Kupwara, April 20:The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Handwara, Aziz Ahmad Rather who is also ARO AC- 5 Handwara today visited various polling stations of Handwara sub-division to inspect Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF) and reviewed the preparedness for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
The inspection was aimed to ensure that all polling stations are accessible to voters especially to specially-abled persons. Ramp access, electricity supply and drinking water and other facilities were reviewed.
During the visit, the ADC inspected Polling Station Ramhal, Tarathpora, Hachmarg, Tumina, Manzgam, Phalmarg, Malikpora, Kalmoona and various other stations. On the occasion, plantation activities were also held in some polling stations.
The ADC emphasized the concerned departments for ensuring all required facilities at the polling stations so that each and every eligible voter shall participate in the election process without any hindrance.
He reiterated the commitment of the administration to conducting free, fair and peaceful elections, urging all stakeholders to cooperate and contribute to the success of the electoral process.
The ADC also inspected different schools during which he interacted with the students and provided voter awareness to them. He was accompanied by Tehsildar Ramhall Aijaz Ahmad and election staff.