Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Gyanesh Kumar arrived in Dharamsala on Friday for a four-day visit to Kangra and Chamba districts. The purpose of the visit is to review various election-related activities and interact with election officials at different levels.
CEC Interacts with Booth Level Officers
On the first day of his visit, the CEC held an extensive interaction with Booth Level Officers (BLOs), BLO Supervisors, and election personnel at Dharamkot near Dharamsala. Kumar described BLOs and their supervisors as the backbone of the electoral system. He underscored their crucial role in maintaining the accuracy, credibility, and inclusiveness of electoral rolls.
Focus on Special Intensive Revision
Kumar stressed the importance of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. He directed officials to ensure that every eligible citizen is reached during the campaign. The CEC emphasized the need to identify and register all eligible voters whose names may not yet be included in the electoral rolls.
The CEC's visit underscores the Election Commission's commitment to ensuring that no eligible voter is left out of the electoral process. The SIR exercise aims to update and correct the electoral rolls, making them more comprehensive and accurate.
