Pune: Training Session Prepares 3,500 Officers for Maval Lok Sabha Voting

Maval, 12th April 2024: A training session was held in the hall of Nutan College of Engineering in Talegaon for 3,500 Regional Officers, Coordinating Officers, Center Heads, and Assistant Officers who will be directly involved in the voting process at polling stations in the Maval Lok Sabha Constituency. The training focused on the voting process, as well as the handling of EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines) and VVPATs (Voter Verified Paper Audit Trails).

Present at the training were Assistant Returning Officer Surendra Navale, Tehsildar Vikram Deshmukh of Maval, Resident Deputy Tehsildar and Head of Training Department Ganesh Talekar, along with other officers.

During the first day of the two-day training session, Navale provided guidance on the responsibilities and rights of the officers and staff the day before and on the actual polling day. He emphasized the importance of adhering to the Election Commission’s instructions and avoiding errors while carrying out their duties.

Navale emphasized the importance of ensuring that officers perform their duties without breaching privacy. He stressed that all officers should attend training and familiarize themselves with the proper handling of voting machines. The voting process should be conducted fairly and transparently, with every officer and employee prioritizing the voter. Navale addressed any questions and clarified doubts through a presentation.

Tehsildar Deshmukh provided detailed information about the voting machines. He highlighted that each officer and staff member should actively engage with the voting machines during the training sessions. By practising and familiarizing themselves with the voting process through demonstrations, trainees can minimize the risk of errors during the actual voting day.