Campbell Bay, April 4: As part of preparations for the General Elections-2024, Ms. Jyothi Kumari, IAS, DC Nicobar, Shri Sunny Gupta, IPS, SP Nicobar, Shri Abhishek Gulia, AC Campbell Bay and Shri Firoj Alam, SDPO Campbell Bay along with Sector Officers and other officials conducted two-day official visit to Campbell Bay Tehsil. The purpose of the visit was to assess the Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF) available in the isolated and critical polling stations and engage with the residents of the far-flung Polling Booths in the region.

During the visit, the officials meticulously inspected Isolated/Critical Polling Booths in Campbell Bay Tehsil, namely, Afra Bay, Pillolow, Pillobha, Pilopatia, Pilopanja, Makachua, Chingan, Shompen Hut and Lawful Bay. Their primary focus was to ensure that the necessary AMF in the polling stations and basic amenities required for the stay of polling teams were in place.

Emphasizing commitment to conducting free and fair elections, the team of officials engaged in extensive interactions with the residents of these villages. This provided an invaluable opportunity to gather first hand feedback on the existing facilities and address any concerns raised by the local community. These interactions also served as a platform for the officials to create awareness about the importance of casting votes and participating in the democratic process.

The visit to Campbell Bay Tehsil not only underscored the dedication and preparedness of the officials involved but also highlighted the importance of grassroots engagement in the electoral process. The efforts made by the team to assess facilities and interact with the local community speak volumes about their commitment to create an enabling environment for the democratic participation.

As the General Elections draw closer, the team of officials will continue to work diligently to address any infrastructural and logistical requirements to ensure a seamless and transparent electoral process in Nicobar District.