DC seeks support of political parties for special summary of photo electoral rolls

Ludhiana, July 25, 2023: Deputy Commissioner-cum- -District Election Officer Surabhi Malik on Tuesday sought the support of recognized political parties for a special summary revision of photo electoral rolls after ECI fixed January 1, 2024, as the qualifying date.

Chairing a meeting with the representatives of various political parties in her office, the Deputy Commissioner said that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) had already started house-to-house survey for additions and deletions in voters' lists from July 21 and will complete the exercise on August 21, 2023. 

She said that in door-to-door activity, BLOs would verify information/details collected from citizens and also collect information/details of unenrolled/dead/shifted electors. She informed them about the survey to verify all entries in the voter lists. 

She sought their cooperation in creating mass awareness about providing correct information to make the electoral rolls pure, healthy, and inclusive.

Malik said that the rationalization of polling stations would be held from August 20 to September 20, 2023. The polling stations having more than 1,500 electors will be rationalized.  She added that draft electoral rolls will be published on October 17. The claims and objections can be filed from October 17 to November 30, 2023, and the final publication of the electoral roll will be done on January 5, 2024. 

Malik said that the district administration would also start sensitization activities to encourage citizens to come forward and authenticate existing elector’s details by giving a copy of one of the following documents including an Indian Passport, Driving Licence, Aadhar, Ration Card, or other document approved by commission.