Chandigarh:Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Punjab, Ms. Anindita Mitra, immediately knowledgeable that the State of Punjab is absolutely ready for the upcoming Particular Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with all preparatory actions progressing in a structured and time-bound method in anticipation of notification of schedule for the SIR train by the Election Fee of India.
Highlighting the progress achieved to date, the CEO, Punjab knowledgeable {that a} complete pre-SIR mapping train has been undertaken throughout all districts of the State. As per the newest information as on April 4, 8:00 AM, 74.27% of the electors in Punjab have been mapped with the final intensive revision data. Out of the full 2,14,57,521 electors, as many as 1,59,36,941 electors have been mapped throughout the State.
To make sure the well timed and environment friendly completion of the pre-SIR train, every day monitoring of progress made by Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) has been undertaken on the headquarters degree, enabling shut supervision and immediate decision of points.
Offering district-wise insights, Ms. Mitra acknowledged that districts equivalent to Tarn Taran (88.64%), Moga (86.91%), Sri Muktsar Sahib (85.47%), and Mansa (84.20%) have recorded a few of the highest mapping percentages. Different main districts, together with Ludhiana (64.14%), Amritsar (75.60%), Jalandhar (68.05%), and Patiala (69.33%), have additionally proven substantial progress.
How do Electors discover their vote within the 2003 Electoral Roll
The CEO, Punjab emphasised that electors can and may proactively find and map their particulars by referring to the 2003 electoral rolls, which function a key reference for the SIR course of.
Electors can entry the 2003 voter checklist by way of the official portal of the Election Fee of India at: https://voters.eci.gov.in/
“Residents are inspired to seek for their names within the 2003 electoral roll. In case their title is just not discovered, they might additionally confirm the small print of their relations, equivalent to dad and mom or grandparents, to determine linkage,” mentioned the CEO, Punjab.
Door-to-Door Enumeration throughout SIR
The CEO added that In the course of the SIR train, Sales space Stage Officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door enumeration throughout the State. Enumeration varieties shall be distributed in duplicate, and picked up together with supporting paperwork, making certain full protection. Each elector whose title seems within the 2025 voter checklist, is required to fill these Ennumeration varieties.
“Energetic cooperation from residents shall be essential to make sure that each eligible voter is included and that electoral rolls stay correct and updated,” the CEO, Punjab added.
Participation of Political Events
The Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab mentioned that the appointment of Sales space Stage Brokers (BLAs) by political events is an important requirement , and added that over 8,000 BLAs have been appointed throughout the State, thereby making certain wider stakeholder participation within the electoral course of.
Helpline & Citizen Help
To facilitate electors, a state/district contact centre has been arrange on the toll-free quantity 1950. The helpline operates from 9:00 AM to five:00 PM on working days and can perform around the clock through the SIR interval. Residents also can lodge complaints by way of this quantity.
Moreover, electors can use the “Ebook a Name with BLO” facility on the ECINET platform and entry varied providers by way of the Voter Helpline App.
Dedication to Clear Electoral Rolls
Reiterating the dedication of the Election Fee, Ms. Mitra acknowledged that the target of SIR is to make sure correct, inclusive, and error-free electoral rolls, forming the muse of a robust democratic system. Punjab, she mentioned, is absolutely ready to roll out the SIR train seamlessly as quickly because the schedule is notified.
Accountability of Voters
The Chief Electoral Officer urged all voters to cooperate with their Sales space Stage Officers to make sure that their votes are mapped with the 2003 voter checklist, properly earlier than the Home to Home Ennumeration begins. She additionally cautioned that having votes in multiple place, is a offence beneath the Illustration of Folks’s Act, 1950.
