ICOP on voter education conducted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 01 2024:
A one-day Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) on Systematic Voter's Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) was organised at CI College, Bishnupur district on Friday.
The event presided over by College principal Dr Mutum Mangi Singh was also attended by Salam Babuchandra Singh, head of department (political science) of the college, and Kh Dwijendro Singh, assistant professor (economics) among others.
During the interaction programme, the role of the citizens in electing their government representatives through ethical voting was discussed with the first-time voters.
EVM and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT), the role of presiding officer, the birth of democracy, and other topics were also covered.
An on-the-spot quiz contest was held, and the winners presented prizes and certificates.
The attendees also received certificates of participation.
A private registered troupe of CBC, RO, Imphal, M/s MIREL of Uripok led by Pinky Saikhom performed a cultural dance, said a press release of Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Central Bureau of Communication Regional Office.