CEO convenes meeting with recognised political parties
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, October 30 2021: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manipur Rajesh Agrawal on Saturday held a meeting with representatives of recognised national and state political parties active in the state at the conference hall of CEO Office, Lamphelpat.

The CEO briefed representatives of the political parties about the programme of special summary revision to be conducted with January 1, 2022 as the qualifying date, for which the draft electoral rolls will be published on November 1, 2022 .

Rajesh Agrawal requested the representatives of political parties to make timely claims and objections from November 1 to 30 and further informed that the list of claims and objections will be made available on the CEO's website.

Stating that special camps will be held on November 13, 14, 27 and 28 where Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will be present at their respective polling stations, he appealed to all the representatives of political parties to appoint Booth Level Agents and participate in the special camps to ensure enrolment of eligible electors.

He also stated that 65 additional polling stations have been approved by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and permission for shifting of 86 polling stations has been granted.

Auxiliary polling stations, if required, will also be considered.

He also suggested the advantage of converging multiple polling stations at a suitable location or campus, especially in urban areas.

Referring to pre-poll violence that occurred recently in some parts of the state, Rajesh Agrawal said that ECI is keeping a close watch and administrative authorities concerned have been instructed to take necessary precautions and actions.

He appealed to all the stakeholders and political parties to cooperate in maintaining normalcy.

CEO Rajesh also sought support from the political parties in ensuring conduct of smooth, free and fair elections in the state.

He mentioned that ECI officials had recently visited the state to monitor the preparedness for the upcoming state assembly election.

Representatives of political parties expressed views concerning the provision for availing voting facility by eligible voters staying outside the state.

The programme was also attended by additional CEO Naorem Praveen, Joint CEO Ramananda Nongmeikapam, database administrator (CEO) L Sujata and Permanent Media Cell coordinator & State Nodal Officer for Media W Phajatombi and other officials concerned.

It may be mentioned here that disposal of claims and objections will be done by December 20 and the final electoral rolls will be published on January 5, 2022 .

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