One day orientation programme conducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 29 2021:
A one day orientation programme on Voter Enrolment and Electoral participation cum Aadhar Enrolment for Transgenders of Imphal East district was conducted on September 28 at DIC Training Hall, Porompat.
A press note issued by Khumanthem Diana Devi, District Election Officer/DC, Imphal East District stated that the programme was held as part of the SVEEP Campaign in connection with Special Summary Revision 2022 and forthcoming 12th State Assembly Elections, 2022 organised by District Election Officer, Imphal East in collaboration with Maruploi Foundation, Manipur.
The programme was chaired by Kh Diana Devi, IAS, DC Imphal East; Shamim Ahmad Shah, AMD/ADC, Imphal East; Maimom Ranjit Singh, secretary Maruploi Foundation and Bonita Pebam, centre coordinator, Transgender Health and Wellness Centre.
Speaking at the event, Kh Diana encouraged the transgenders to enroll in the electoral roll for better participation in the electoral processes while Shamim Ahmad Shah focused on the main theme of SVEEP and urged the participants to avail themselves of the opportunities presented.
Further, Maimom Ranjit and Bonita Pebam elaborated on the social stigma faced by transgenders causing low voter registration and low casting of votes and finally appealed to all participants to overcome such hurdles and participate in the electoral processes in a free and fair manner.