Kelong (Kameshwar Sharma): Special Voting Centre Under Scanner Ahead of Lahaul-Spiti Polls as the district administration intensified preparations for Panchayat Elections 2026 in the tribal district.
Deputy Commissioner Kiran Bhadana inspected the special polling station established at the BDO office complex in Keylong. The administration created this facility for government employees and officials who will remain on election duty during polling days.
As a result, these employees can cast their votes without traveling back to their original polling booths.
Administration Checks Every Voting Arrangement
During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner closely reviewed each stage of the election process. She examined voter entry arrangements, identity verification procedures, ballot paper distribution, and voting secrecy measures.
Moreover, officials checked ballot box safety, line management, and overall election management systems at the centre.
The “Special Voting Centre Under Scanner Ahead of Lahaul-Spiti Polls” initiative highlighted the administration’s focus on maintaining transparency and discipline during polling operations.
Security and Election Management Reviewed
Kiran Bhadana interacted with polling officers, election staff, security personnel, and watch-and-ward teams present at the centre.
Furthermore, she directed officials to strictly implement the Model Code of Conduct throughout the election process. She also instructed departments to respond immediately to any negligence or disruption during voting.
According to her, every voter must receive a secure and confidential voting experience. Therefore, the administration continues to strengthen monitoring and election security across the district.
Focus on Remote and Difficult Areas
The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that the district administration wants to ensure voting access for every eligible official and employee involved in election duty.
She stated that such arrangements become extremely important in geographically difficult regions like Lahaul-Spiti.
Moreover, departments continue to monitor ballot papers, election materials, voter orientation boards, and technical arrangements regularly. As a result, authorities aim to conduct peaceful and transparent Panchayat elections across the district.
Transparent Elections Key to Democracy
Kiran Bhadana also appealed to election officials to protect democratic values and support peaceful elections.
She explained that Panchayat elections form the foundation of grassroots democracy. Therefore, transparent elections help increase public trust and democratic participation.
The “Special Voting Centre Under Scanner Ahead of Lahaul-Spiti Polls” exercise reflects the administration’s commitment to free, fair, and smooth elections in remote Himalayan areas.
Senior Officials Attend Inspection
Several senior officers attended the inspection process. These included SDM Keylong Kunika Akers, SDM Udaipur Alisha Chauhan, BDO Dr. Vivek Guleria, Executive Engineer of Jal Shakti Department, and Naib Tehsildar Sher Singh.
Meanwhile, polling staff and security teams also remained present during the review meeting.
Key Points (Quick Summary)
- DC Kiran Bhadana inspected special polling centre in Keylong
- Facility created for election duty staff unable to vote at original booths
- Administration reviewed ballot security and voter verification process
- Officials instructed to strictly follow election rules and transparency measures
- Panchayat Elections 2026 preparations intensified in Lahaul-Spiti
