Presiding and Polling Officers undergo training

GANGTOK, 25 Mar: East District Election Office conducted training for Presiding and Polling Officers on use of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and their respective roles during the forthcoming general election-2014 at a function held at Chintan Bhawan, Gangtok today.

An official release informs that the day-long training commenced with the address by the District Collector, East, AK Singh, who is also the Returning Officer, East. He highlighted the important role of the Presiding and Polling Officers during the polls and called upon them to discharge their duties with great care and devotion. Other officials also imparted training with their power point presentation.

According to SDM, Gangtok, KL Lecpha similar trainings will be held for another four days at District Administrative Centre, Sichey, the release adds.