Kohima, June 24 (MExN): The training on Special Drive of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) of Pughoboto sub-division was held at the Additional Deputy Commissioner’s Office, DB’s Court with all BLOs of the sub-division under 13-Assembly Constituency attending the training programme.
The Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) & Electoral Registration Officer, Pughoboto, Chonpenthung Ezung in his address highlighted that the drive will include enrolment of eligible voters particularly from the age group of 18 and 19 years and removal of names of deceased electors, multiple names, transferred out names and underage which are in the Electoral Roll, a press release informed.
It was also informed that on the day of the Special Campaigns i.e., July 8 and 22, the BLOs have to be present in their respective Polling Station to provide assistance with the enrolment. BLOs were also directed to carry out door to door visits in their respective jurisdiction for effective coverage.
Further, the ERO explained that due to early enrolment of young voters, the enrolment of age group 18 to 19 years was very low. The BLOs in this regard were directed to conduct physical verification for age and corrections.
In the technical session, Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) Tia Yanger Jamir spoke on ‘Duties of BLOs’ and form filling procedures. Feedback of BLOs work 2016 was given by Kivito, Head Assistant Election Department.
