Electors Verification Programme Launched in East Khasi Hills, Shillong

Electors Verification Programme Launched in East Khasi Hills, Shillong

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SHILLONG: In a move to ensure a cent per cent error-free electoral roll and as per the directives of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to engage Common Services Centres (CSC) for Electors Verification Programme (EVP), the Chief Electoral Officer, Meghalaya, FR Khakongor launched the State Level Electors Verification Programme at Mylliem CSC, East Khasi Hills district on Friday.

Also present at the launch were joint CEO Meghalaya, RP Marak, Block Development Officer, Mylliem Block, P Passah, State head CSC, Joshua Lyngdoh, officials from the Election Department and the Rangbah Shnongs.

It may be mentioned that the Election Commission of India has introduced Electors Verification Programme (EVP) for having a complete error free electoral rolls. Accordingly, the programme starts September 1, 2019 till October 15, 2019. The EVP will help the electors to crosscheck their details registered in the voters’ list.

In his speech, Kharkongor said that Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) is an authenticated document which every Indian citizen who has attained the age of 18 years should possess because this card can ensure services and benefits to the public.

The engagement of CSCs in the Electors Verification Programme will facilitate in making necessary updating of the details in the electoral rolls and the public can now avail the services right at their doorstep.

He also informed that through EVP, citizens can not only authenticate their details in the EPIC, but can also offer suggestions with regard to their polling stations.

He called upon all eligible voters to come forward to verify the details by providing the documents approved by the Election Commission. Therefore, he called upon the Rangbah Shnongs to disseminate the information in their respective localities and encourage the citizens to come forward and take advantage of the facilities provided.

J Nongrum, Sr. System Engineer, in his presentation on EVP, informed that the citizens can verify their electoral details through ‘Voter helpline’ mobile app, NVSP portal, by visiting Common Service Centres (CSCs) in their vicinity or by submitting a hard copy of filled up forms through their BLOs who will make a house to house visit to gather information details of un-enrolled citizens/dead/shifted electors. He also said that the public can verify their EPIC in these Centres by furnishing any of the documents approved by the ECI. A help line has also been set up wherein citizens, including people with disabilities can call by dialling 1950 for any queries.

In a similar programme, M War Nongbri, Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District inaugurated the Common Service Centre at Shillong Bar Association on Friday. The programme was organized by the office of the District Election Officer, East Khasi Hills District.

Speaking on the occasion, M War Nongbri, said that the initiative to launch the Electors Verification Programme was taken by the Election Commission of India with the aim of creating an error free electoral roll. Reiterating that it was the responsibility of the citizen to come forward to correct the rolls, she implored on all present to carry forward the information on the availability of the different platforms to rectify the electoral details. Smti. War also stated that the “Voter helpline” mobile app and the NVSP portal will go a long way in making the election process accessible to people with disabilities.

As part of the launch, War also distributed posters of the CSC. A technical presentation on EVP was made by G Jywra while M B Tongper, ADC (Election) gave the introductory speech on the launch of EVP.

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