Chandigarh CEO Urges Voters to Verify Details for Electoral Roll Revision
UT CEO tells voters to verify their details at camps at all polling stations on May 16 & 17
The Indian Express
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Prerna Puri, the Chief Electoral Officer of Chandigarh, announced that 70% of voter mapping has been completed for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) ahead of the July 1 qualifying date. Camps for voters to verify their details will be held on May 16 and 17 at all polling stations, with assistance available through various channels.
- 01The last intensive revision in Chandigarh was conducted in 2002, necessitating the current SIR due to urbanization and demographic changes.
- 02Voters can verify their details online through the Voters’ Service Portal or contact the Voter Helpline Number '1950'.
- 03BLOs will conduct house-to-house visits thrice and provide enumeration forms for voter registration.
- 04Political parties are encouraged to appoint Booth Level Agents (BLAs) to ensure transparency during the SIR process.
- 05Help desks will be established to assist marginalized groups and those with disabilities in the voter registration process.
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Prerna Puri, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Chandigarh, announced that approximately 70% of voter mapping has been completed for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in preparation for the upcoming elections. This revision is crucial as the last one was conducted in 2002, and it aims to create an accurate electoral roll amidst rapid urbanization and demographic changes. Voters in Chandigarh are encouraged to verify their details at camps set for May 16 and 17 at all polling stations. Puri emphasized the importance of this process, which allows eligible citizens to ensure their names are included and ineligible individuals are removed from the electoral list. Voters can access their previous details on the Voters’ Service Portal or seek assistance via the Voter Helpline Number '1950'. During the SIR, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct house visits thrice to collect enumeration forms, and political parties are urged to appoint Booth Level Agents (BLAs) to enhance transparency. Additionally, help desks will be established to support marginalized individuals and those with disabilities, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate in the electoral process.
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The verification process is vital for ensuring an accurate electoral roll, which affects the voting rights of citizens in Chandigarh.
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