Facebook account of 'CEO Manipur' opened
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network
Imphal, July 11 2011:
Chief electoral officer (CEO) of Manipur PC Lawmkunga Monday formally opened a facebook account of the state election department titled "CEO Manipur" in a simply function held in his office chamber at secretariat, south block, Imphal, Monday.
The state election department believes that with the opening of account in one of the most popular social networking site in the world, young voters in the state can be reached and their enthusiastic participation can be effectively garnered for the upcoming state general election due early next year, said PC Lawmkunga at the launch function.
CEO Manipur will be used as an interactive forum with young voters/youths/active users to educate them on election processes.
The forum will host easy to learn materials on enrolment in photo electoral rolls and their revisions, electors' photo identity card (EPIC) program, use of electronic machines (EVMs) and about the importance of participation in election, a press release of the CEO office added.