On Saturday, the third day of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Hoshiarpur district, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) distributed 6,51,817 enumeration forms. This effort has covered 51.38 per cent of the district's 12,68,648 voters so far.
Deputy Commissioner Visits Wards to Engage Voters
Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer Aashika Jain visited several wards in the evening, interacting with residents and personally distributing forms while explaining the SIR process. She emphasised that the revision exercise is transparent and participatory, with representatives from recognised political parties involved to ensure smooth implementation.
Deployment of BLOs and Household Visits
Jain stated that 1,563 BLOs have been deployed across the district, and each household will be visited at least three times. If a voter is not at home, the form can be handed over to an adult family member.
Call to Action for Voters
The Deputy Commissioner urged voters who have not yet received their forms to contact their BLO. She also advised voters to verify their details using the ECINET app and the Election Commission's websites.
Timeline for the Revision Process
The house-to-house enumeration drive will continue until July 24, with the final electoral rolls scheduled for publication on October 1.
