Rajouri, Sep 27: Deputy District Election Officer Rajouri, Babu Ram Tandan Tuesday chaired a meeting to review activities being carried out in the district under SVEEP to spread awareness about the ‘Special Summary Revision.’
Addressing the meeting, the Dy DEO said that for strengthening democracy, it is necessary that every person above the age of 18 years or going should exercise his/her right to vote and this is possible only if every eligible person is registered as a voter.
He also said that any youth who has attained the age of 18 years or going to attain the age of 18 years as on 01-10-2022 is eligible to be enrolled as an elector in the electoral roll.
The Dy DEO asked the officers to adopt a multipronged strategy and ensure registration of all eligible voters in the district.
He also asked the concerned officers from the schools and colleges to hold special classes to motivate, aware and enroll the students who have attained the age of 18 years on the qualifying date.
The Dy DEO also asked the concerned officers to educate the students about the importance of enrolling as voters, who will further spread this message in the society.
He also stressed the officers to work with added zeal in better coordination to increase the percentage of enrolment in the district.