JALANDHAR.
Doctor Himanshu Aggarwal ( IAS )on Friday assumed the office as the new Deputy Commissioner, Jalandhar in the district administrative complex.
A 2014 batch IAS officer, Aggarwal has served at Fazilka and Gurdaspur as Deputy commissioner before taking charge in Jalandhar which is famous as a sports and media hub across the country.
Later, Aggarwal held detailed deliberations with the officials regarding preparations to conduct Lok Sabha polls in 2024 besides having an introductory note about the geographical and demographic parameters of the district.
Terming the free and fair Lok Sabha polls for the Jalandhar parliamentary constituency (SC) as a top priority, he said that the district administration would ensure elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of polls.
Assuring the “ level playing field for all political parties and candidates for Lok Sabha polls, he said that the administration would make sincere efforts to facilitate the voters to achieve the target of more than 70 % polling.
He also said that booths having low turnout in the last three elections have been identified and people will be urged to vote in large numbers.
Later on, talking with media persons, . Aggarwal said that the district administration will ensure strict implementation of the model code of conduct and manpower, adequate security arrangements, and SVEEP awareness activities will also be the top priority.
He also said that keeping in view the upcoming wheat procurement season, the district administration will ensure hassle-free procurement in the district besides preparing detailed plans for the flood season.
He also mentioned that citizen-centric services will be provided in a hassle-free manner besides redressing problems faced by people in the stipulated time frame.
Earlier a contingent of Punjab police presented a guard of honour to the Deputy commissioner.
ADC (G) Amit Mahajan, ADC (UD )Jasbir Singh, ADC (RD) Lakhwinder Singh and all heads of departments welcomed the Deputy commissioner.