Bihars Bhagalpur District Conducts EVM Warehouse Inspection, Accelerates Recruitment Process for Home Guards
Bhagalpur officials inspected EVM security and expedited the recruitment of 27 home guard positions during a recent meeting.
Bhagalpur, October 25 (Daily Kiran) : In Bhagalpur, District Magistrate Alankrita Pandey conducted a monthly inspection of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) warehouse on Saturday, following directives from the Election Commission of India. During this visit, she also chaired a meeting of the selection committee regarding the recruitment of home guards, urging for a swift resolution to the 27 vacant positions.
The inspection focused on the security measures in place at the EVM and VVPAT warehouse. Pandey reviewed the CCTV surveillance system, the condition of seals, and other safety protocols in detail. She instructed officials to ensure strict adherence to all safety standards and guidelines set forth by the Election Commission. Emphasis was placed on the secure storage of EVMs and VVPAT machines and the need for continuous monitoring of the warehouse.
Officials from the election branch and other relevant departments were present during the inspection. The meeting on home guard recruitment, under advertisement number 01/25, addressed filling the remaining 27 vacancies from the waiting list. It was noted that several selected candidates had not joined for various reasons, leaving these positions unfilled. The committee discussed the process of recruiting from the waiting list candidates in detail.
The district administration has directed relevant officials to expedite the recruitment process and complete necessary actions promptly. The meeting was attended by the Senior Superintendent of Police, District Magistrate, and members of the selection committee.
Pandey stated that ensuring the security of election-related arrangements and filling vacant positions in a timely manner remains a priority for the administration. Additionally, she reviewed the progress of various development projects under the rejuvenation campaign, discussing technical and administrative approvals, budget utilization, and the status of ongoing projects with officials from multiple departments.
