In a proactive move to ensure efficient and accessible voting, the District Election Officer,  Ananya Mittal, announced that a comprehensive survey will be conducted to address polling stations with over 1500 voters, as well as dilapidated and remote booths. This initiative is part of the second special summary revision program of the voter list, running from 25th June to 24th July 2024.

During a meeting held at the Collectorate Auditorium,  Mittal urged political parties to submit lists of areas requiring new polling stations. The meeting, attended by representatives of recognized national and state-level political parties, aimed to solicit cooperation in the revision process and address any concerns from voters.

Survey and Creation of New Polling Stations: The District Election Officer highlighted the need for new polling stations in cases where existing ones are overcrowded, dilapidated, or located in remote areas. Political parties were requested to provide lists of such areas to the Election Officer's office promptly.

  Door-to-Door Verification: As per the guidelines of the Election Commission, BLOs will conduct door-to-door verification to update the voter list. This includes adding new voters who have turned 18 by 1st July 2024, and verifying and removing shifted, duplicate, and deceased voters.

In the meeting chaired by  Mittal, political party representatives were urged to support the voter list revision program. The District Election Officer emphasized the following points: Cooperation from Political Parties: Parties were asked to encourage house-to-house surveys and provide feedback on any voter complaints to ensure timely resolutions. They were also requested to tag Booth Level Agents (BLA) with BLOs to facilitate the creation of a comprehensive and accurate voter list. Schedule and Deadlines: Publication of Draft Voter List: 25th July 2024, Filing of Claims and Objections: 25th July to 9th August 2024, Settlement of Claims and Objections: 19th August 2024 and Final Publication of Voter List: 20th August 2024

The meeting was also attended by several key officials: 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

 Mittal reiterated the importance of collaboration between the election office and political parties to ensure a robust and accurate voter list. This initiative reflects the district administration's commitment to maintaining the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring that every eligible voter is included.