To offer voters a pleasant and comfortable experience, 45 model polling stations have been set up in Reasi district where three Assembly segments will go to polls in the second phase of Assembly elections on December 2.

As per the guidelines of the Election Commission of India, district administration Reasi has set up 45 model polling stations in the district, the District Election Officer of Reasi, Shabir Ahmad Bhatt, said.

Gulabgarh has 10 model polling stations, Reasi 20 and Gool Arnas has 15, he said.

“These polling stations will be equipped with furniture, sofas and chairs for seating, first-aid centres, help desks, facilities for differently abled and elderly voters, besides special assistance desk for women and signage,” he said.

“There will be no queues and instead token will be given to voters as per their serial number on arrival, the DEO said.

He stressed upon the officers concerned for giving a festive look to all model polling stations. He said that booth level officers (BLOs) along with a team of five officials at each polling station will be responsible for voters’ friendly services.

“The aim is to boost voter turnout and also offer the voters a pleasant and comfortable experience,” he said.

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