District Returning Officer Sukkur Nadir Shehzad Khan on Sunday visited several polling stations in the district to review arrangements for by-elections being held on two local government seats.
During the visit, Khan inspected the voting process and polling camps set up around the stations in line with Election Commission of Pakistan regulations. He received briefings from presiding officers and polling staff on arrangements, procedures and other operational matters.
The DRO directed officials to ensure smooth conduct of polling throughout the day and instructed them to immediately contact the Assistant Returning Officer in case of any untoward incident.
The district administration, the Election Commission of Pakistan, and local institutions are committed to ensuring that the electoral process remains transparent, impartial and peaceful, he said.
Polling was underway for the Vice Chairman seat in UC Nasirabad and the General Councillor seat in UC Nandapur.
Khan, accompanied by his team, also reviewed the election process for General Councillor Ward No. 3 in UC Nandapur, Taluka Pano Aqil. He visited three polling stations and inspected the arrangements firsthand.
The district administration would leave no stone unturned to ensure effective and efficient local government elections, he said, adding that all legal requirements would be strictly enforced.
During the tour, Khan interacted with voters to obtain feedback on the polling process, arrangements and conduct of staff. Other concerned officials were also present.