District Election Officer Ananya Mittal on Tuesday announced the commencement of the second special summary revision program for the voter list. The primary objective of this initiative is to ensure a meticulous and all-inclusive electoral roll by registering eligible citizens and correcting any discrepancies that may exist.
Mittal highlighted the significance of the program, underscoring that the Election Commission of India has designated July 1, 2024, as the crucial eligibility date for the revision of the photo electoral list. The program will unfold in two distinct phases: Pre-revision Activities from June 25 to July 24, 2024, and Revision Activities scheduled from July 25 to August 20, 2024. The draft of the integrated voter list is slated for release on July 25, 2024, with the final publication scheduled for August 20, 2024.
During the revision period, the focus will be on enrolling new voters who will turn 18 by July 1, 2024, and scrutinizing records to remove names of those who have shifted, are duplicates, or deceased. Key dates to note include: Draft Voter List Publication: July 25, 2024, Filing Claims and Objections: July 25 to August 9, 2024, Settlement of Claims and Objections: August 19, 2024 and Final Voter List Publication: August 20, 2024.
Special campaigns are planned for July 27-28 and August 3-4, 2024, to facilitate the revision process. Inclusive Week Campaigns: To ensure comprehensive voter registration, especially among marginalized communities, an Inclusive Week has been scheduled with targeted campaigns: July 29, 2024 (Monday): Registration of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) and residents in remote areas. July 30, 2024 (Tuesday): Campaign to enroll eligible citizens residing in night shelters and shelter homes.
July 31, 2024 (Wednesday): Registration and identification of eligible Divyangjan (persons with disabilities) with support from Social Security and Welfare Offices and NGOs. August 1, 2024 (Thursday): House-to-house verification and registration of citizens aged 85 and above. August 2, 2024 (Friday): Campaign for the registration of eligible Third Gender individuals and sex workers.
Mittal urged political parties to actively support the voter list revision program by encouraging participation in the house-to-house surveys and ensuring Booth Level Agents (BLAs) are aligned with Booth Level Officers (BLOs). This collaboration aims to create a robust and error-free voter list, achieving maximum registration of eligible citizens.
The press conference saw the presence of key officials including: Deputy Development Commissioner: Manish Kumar, ADM (SOR): Mahendra Kumar, Director NEP: Ajay Sao, Deputy Election Officer: Priyanka Singh, SDO Dhalbhum: Parul Singh District Public Relations Officer: Panchanan Oraon
