Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Visits Uttarakhand for Poll Preparation and Local Engagement
CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Uttarakhand for Yamunotri visit, poll prep review
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar visited Uttarakhand to review electoral preparations, including the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He inspected polling booths in Uttarkashi district, interacted with local officials and voters, and promoted local handicrafts during his visit to the Harsil market.
- 01Gyanesh Kumar arrived at Kharsali Helipad, the closest access point to Yamunotri Dham, for his two-day visit.
- 02Kumar reviewed polling booth preparations in Uttarkashi district, focusing on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
- 03He emphasized the role of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in purifying the electoral roll by identifying absent, shifted, deceased, duplicate, and foreign voters.
- 04Kumar praised BLO Mintu Devi for her dedication and expressed confidence in the commitment of BLOs nationwide.
- 05During his visit, he also promoted local handicrafts by purchasing traditional hill caps, supporting local artisans and cultural identity.
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar visited Uttarakhand, arriving at the Kharsali Helipad, the main access point for Yamunotri Dham, to oversee electoral preparations. His two-day visit included a review of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, where he inspected polling booths in Uttarkashi district, particularly in the Harsil and Gangotri Assembly constituencies. Kumar interacted with Booth Level Officers (BLOs), voters, and local residents, emphasizing the need for electoral roll purification by identifying absent, shifted, deceased, duplicate, and foreign voters. He commended the grassroots efforts of BLOs, particularly highlighting the work of Mintu Devi. Additionally, Kumar promoted local handicrafts during his visit to the Harsil market, purchasing traditional hill caps, which he noted are vital for supporting local livelihoods and cultural identity. This gesture was welcomed by local residents and traders, who expressed hope for increased support for artisans in border areas.
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The visit aims to enhance the electoral process in Uttarakhand, ensuring that local residents are accurately represented in the voter list.
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