Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 17 2010:
Ahead of the National Voters' Day being observed under the aegis of Election Commission of India all over the country on January 25 every year, Chief Electoral Officer of Manipur would be organising a mass multi-media campaign to sensitise the voters on their rights.
According to an official source, acting on the instruction of the Commission, Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur would also be organising various competitions for students like essay writing, quiz and panel discussion as part of the campaign.
The campaign will culminate along with observing National Voters' Day on January 25 next year at the State as well as polling station level.
At the occasion, 18-year old youths who have newly registered in the photo electoral rolls would be honoured with voters' identity cards and badges.
To ensure the success of the campaign, the Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur has convened a joint meeting with the Deputy Commissioners of various districts and ADCs of Jiribam and Kangpokpi at 11 am tomorrow.
The meeting would discuss necessary measures to be taken up in connection with the proposed mass multi-media campaign.