Review Meeting by the Deputy Commissioner Regarding Preparations for the General Elections of Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads

Fatehgarh Sahib, November 11:

Today, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Sona Thind issued directions to district officials regarding the preparations for the forthcoming General Elections of the Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads (Block and District Councils).

During the meeting held at Bachat Bhawan, the Deputy Commissioner stated that although the Election Commission has not yet announced the dates for these general elections, the availability of basic facilities for voters at polling booths and polling stations should be assessed so that any deficiencies can be rectified. She instructed the concerned departmental officers, including the ADC Development, Sub Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), District Development and Panchayat Officer, District Information Officer, and others, to complete all arrangements on time. Directions were also given to the police department officials regarding security arrangements.

Officers present at the meeting included ADC Development Surinder Singh Dhaliwal, ADC General (Additional Charge) Arvind Gupta, SP Harwant Kaur, SDM Bassi Pathana Harveer Kaur, SDM Amloh Chetan Bangar, District Development and Panchayat Officer Jaspreet Kaur, and all Block Development and Panchayat Officers, among others.

Vigilance Bureau Intensifies Awareness Activities Under the Slogan: Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility

Students and Teachers Urged to Come Forward to Prevent Corruption

Fatehgarh Sahib, October 28:

The Vigilance Awareness Week has begun in the Fatehgarh Sahib district and will run through November 2 as directed by the Chief Director of the Vigilance Bureau. This week’s events and seminars are inspiring people and students to actively participate in the fight against corruption.

Inspector Shakunt Chaudhary, Sub-Inspector Bhupinder Kumar, and his team held an awareness lecture at Khalsa Senior Secondary School, Sirhind, as directed by the Senior Superintendent of Police, Vigilance Bureau, Rupnagar Range. During the lecture, the actions under the theme “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility” were also highlighted.

In order to stop corruption, the speakers urged the teachers and students to come out with enthusiasm. They recommended filing a complaint using the Anti-Corruption Action Line number 9501-200-200 and the Toll-Free number 1800-1800-1000 if any government official or employee requests a bribe in exchange for their labour. Additionally, any person can file a complaint at the Vigilance Bureau Unit Office, according to the speakers.

The schoolchildren were given leaflets about Awareness Week at the ceremony. Malkit Singh Guraya, the principal of the school, and several staff members attended the lecture.