GANDERBAL, AUGUST 16: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, who is also the Electoral Roll Observer for Ganderbal District, today conducted a detailed review of the ongoing 2nd Special Summary Revision (SSR) of Electoral Rolls.
The review meeting, held in the V.C. Room DC Office Ganderbal was attended by the District Election Officer (DEO) Ganderbal, Shyambir, Deputy District Election Officer, Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), and representatives from various political parties.
During the meeting, the DEO presented an overview of the ongoing SSR, highlighting key aspects such as new voter registrations, deletions, modifications, and other vital statistics related to the district’s electorate. It was reported that a total of 207,408 voters are currently registered across both constituencies in the district, with 267 polling stations set up at 219 locations.
A significant focus of the meeting was the SSR process, with the DEO informing that 3,221 new registrations have been successfully added to the voter list.
The Div Com also reviewed activities under the SVEEP program, organization of special voter camps, house-to-house verifications, rationalization of polling stations and the ongoing digitization of electoral records in line with the ECI guidelines.
The Div Com interacted with the political party representatives, urging them to appoint Booth Level Agents for improved coordination and to ensure active participation in the SSR. He emphasized the importance of proactive involvement in the revision process to ensure that no eligible voter is left unregistered.
Highlighting the significance of outreach efforts, the Div Com stressed the need for comprehensive SVEEP and SSR activities to include all eligible voters in the electoral rolls. He reiterated that enhancing electoral literacy and voter participation is essential for the health of the democratic process.
While interacting with the officers, the Div Com urged all stakeholders to continue their efforts for a more inclusive and participatory electoral process.
Meanwhile, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir also reviewed the arrangements and progress achieved in the ongoing 2nd Special Summary Revision-24 in Srinagar District, in a meeting held here.
Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, who is also District Election Officer (DEO), Srinagar was also present on the occasion.
At the outset, DEO presented an overview of the programmes and activities conducted during the ongoing SSR in the district.
On the occasion, Div Com took a detailed review of the progress achieved in the District under on-going SSR and the number of fresh applications received for inclusion besides the number of other claims and objections.
He also reviewed the digitization process and disposal of claims and objections. He emphasised upon the concerned Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) to conduct revisions according to guidelines of ECI as per notified schedule and expedite the process for achieving targets.
The chair was informed that all ERO/ AEROs of District Srinagar were provided with necessary training regarding Electoral Registration process in the last week of July. Further, separate training sessions for all 932 BLOs of District Srinagar about using BLO App designed by ECI for registration of fresh electors as well as all other claims and objections, were conducted.
They were also educated about voter helpline App for filing registration of newly eligible voters. Trainings were imparted to newly appointed BLOs as well before the commencement of H2H Survey.
Besides, it was given that out of total 932 BLOs of District Srinagar, 827 BLOs are locals as they are registered as electors in their respective parts, while as the remaining 105 BLOs are electors of adjacent polling areas.
It was informed that the draft electoral roll is available on the website of the CEO and the copy of Photo Electoral Rolls of the entire District has been published at the notice board in the Office of each ERO and at Polling Stations and at various designated locations including Ward Offices, Nayabat Offices, Tehsil Offices for the convenience/ inspection of the general public/ electorates as desired by the Election Commission of India/ Chief Electoral Officer, J&K.
Ensure comprehensive SVEEP, SSR activities: Div Com Reviews 2nd SSR in Srinagar, Ganderbal
