Conduct of the 2024 General and Assembly elections in Srinagar, the Budgam bye-election, and electoral-roll revisions, as Returning Officer and District Election Officer.
In depth
As Returning Officer for the 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency and District Election Officer for eight Assembly constituencies, Dr Bhat conducted two elections in six months.
8 Assembly constituencies conducted as District Election Officer
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As DEO conducted the bye-election to 27-Budgam AC: EVM randomisation, postal ballot/home voting, counting 14 Nov 2025
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As DEO conducted the J&K Assembly election 2024 for all 8 Srinagar ACs: 17 postal-ballot facilitation centres, home voting, counting at SP College on 8 Oct
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As RO 02-Srinagar PC conducted the Lok Sabha 2024 election: 22 nominations on last day, 29 valid, 24 in fray; SVEEP events (Tulip Garden, Nukkad Natak Lal Chowk, 'Jashn-e-Jugalbandi' Polo View, mega rally); vote-from-home for 85+/PwD; counting 4 June
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Chaired early COVID-19 awareness meeting of sectoral officers, tehsildars, school heads and doctors in Karnah; briefed media on restrictions (videos 20-21 Mar 2020)
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SVEEP Outreach Gains Momentum as IEC Vans Flagged Off in Anantnag
Flagged off SVEEP awareness vans for panchayat electoral roll revision.
Budgam receives Best District Election Award for By-Elections-2025
16th National Voters' Day Celebrated across Kashmir Division with enthusiasm
