Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Telangana Vikas Raj has acknowledged that there was enthusiastic response from folks to the two-day particular voter enrolment marketing campaign taken up on Saturday.
He requested the District Election Officers (DEOs) to encourage enrolment of first time voters within the 18 to 19 years age group, significantly women within the age group. At a evaluate assembly, he recommended the DEOs to concentrate on provision of alternative/preparations for participation of individuals with disabilities, senior residents and third gender voters within the electoral course of.
The CEO defined concerning the Election Fee (EC) round on the elimination of shifted (handle/place change) voters and mentioned environment friendly disposal of associated varieties. Points associated to corrections in names, addresses of polling stations had been additionally mentioned in the direction of making certain accuracy and accessibility for all voters.
On printing of Electors’ Picture Id Playing cards (EPICs), the CEO requested the DEOs to prioritise producing EPICs for purposes accredited as much as August 15 and concern work orders for a similar. It was determined on the assembly that subsequent work orders for EPICs can be issued at intervals of 15 days.
Underlining the significance of Systematic Voters’ Schooling and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) actions, Mr. Vikas Raj recommended activation of Electoral Literacy Golf equipment (ELCs) and identification of icons in all 33 districts. It was additionally determined to organise thematic programmes tailor-made for particular goal teams on essential dates to boost voter consciousness and participation.