Political Parties Play Key Role in Arunachal's Electoral Roll Revision
Arunachal Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer, Pawan Kumar Sain, highlights the pivotal role of political parties in revising electoral rolls. Emphasizing transparency, he urges the appointment of booth-level agents and outlines responsibilities. The meeting addressed revision processes and voter document requirements, leveraging legal frameworks to ensure accurate and inclusive electoral rolls.
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During a key meeting, Pawan Kumar Sain, the Chief Electoral Officer of Arunachal Pradesh, highlighted the significant role of political parties in the special intensive revision of the state's electoral rolls. Emphasizing transparency, he urged parties to engage proactively to reduce errors in the final electoral list.
The meeting, involving representatives of various political parties, outlined key responsibilities, including the appointment of booth-level agents (BLAs) to verify voter details and assist with claims and objections. The CEO stressed the importance of collaboration for precise enumeration ahead of the electoral roll's draft publication.
Detailed guidance on voter registration and the necessary documentation was provided, including legal provisions such as Article 324 and the Citizenship Act. Furthermore, state-level training and public awareness campaigns were announced to support the revision process, ensuring comprehensive voter participation in Arunachal Pradesh.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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