Training, rehearsal prog on EVM
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, January 20 2017:
A one-day rehearsal and training programme on EVM and statutory items was conducted for the newly appointed presiding officers and polling officers of Tamenglong district for the upcoming 11 th Manipur Assembly election 2017 at Indoor Stadium in Tamenlong District Headquarters.
SDO of Khoupum, David, talked about the role of the presiding officer and polling officers in elections.
He also explained about the complex cases that may crop up on the polling day.
Gonguilu Gangmei, SDO of Nungba elaborated the process of handling the EVM machine through.
Gonguilu Gangmei further interacted with the newly appointed presiding officers and polling officers and spoke to them on issues like handling of special situations such as challenged votes, tendered votes, proxy, votes, natural calamities, riots, and booth capturing and such.
The training and rehearsal programme was attended by Tamenlong DC Marachan Luikham, SDO Tamei, Kachamthai Gangmei, and District Election Officer D Meidinbui.
Around 200 people participated in today's training programme.