Political parties directed to appoint BLAs in all polling stations

November 11, 2023 21 Views No Comment

KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 11 (MExN): The Commissioner & Secretary and E-Roll Observer for Kohima district, K Libanthung Lotha held a meeting at the DC’s Conference Hall, Kohima on November 9. This meeting was organized in the context of the ongoing Special Summary Revision of the Photo Electoral Roll with a reference date of 01.01.2024 as the qualifying date, a DIPR report stated.

During the meeting, Lotha, explained that the purpose of the gathering was to review the ongoing revision activities and underscored the significance of registering new voters in the Electoral Roll who will turn 18 years of age as of 01.01.2024, the qualifying date. He urged political party representatives to educate and raise awareness among the public regarding the revision activities. He encouraged them to motivate eligible voters to register in the Electoral Roll in their respective areas.

Deputy Commissioner and District Electoral Officer (DC & DEO), Kumar Ramnikant, emphasized the importance of Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) activities. These activities are conducted to educate electors on the procedures related to registering their names in the Electoral Roll, making corrections, and updating existing details. He requested the active participation and cooperation of political parties in these educational activities. He also encouraged them to report any difficulties or problems faced by electors during the registration process to ensure a smooth exercise.

During the meeting, it was observed that some political parties were yet to appoint their Booth Level Agents (BLAs) for the polling stations. The Observer conveyed that BLAs from all recognized political parties should be appointed and stationed at each polling station within the district.

Representatives of political parties also had the opportunity to express their grievances and suggestions related to the registration of new electors. The meeting was chaired by Assistant Election Officer (AEO) Kohima, Olivi Thurr. AEROs and representatives from recognized political parties, including the NDPP, NPF, and INC, attended the meeting.