TFP Bureau, Raipur; January 5, 2024: In anticipation of the forthcoming Electoral-2024, the Election Commission of India has released the program for a special rejuvenation of electoral rolls, focusing on name registration, deletion, transfer, and amendments for the national artists of Chhattisgarh. The initiative includes an initial publication of the artist list on January 6, 2024, followed by a period for citizen claims and objections until January 22, 2024. Notably, two divine special camps are scheduled for January 13 and 14, 2024, across the state.
Program Highlights:
Preliminary Publication of Voter List: On January 6, 2024, the initial list of voters will be published, initiating the process of receiving claims and objections from citizens.
Claim-Objection Period: Citizens are invited to submit claims and objections until January 22, 2024.
Divine Special Camps: Two special camps will be conducted on January 13 and 14, 2024, providing additional opportunities for public participation.
Final Publication: The final electoral roll, incorporating all claims and objections, will be published on February 8, 2024.
Details of Current Registration (as of January 1, 2024)
– Total Registered Voters: 2,04,22,656 (1,01,49,798 males, 1,02,72,119 females, 739 third gender)
– Libraries Marked with Disabilities (PwDs): 1,62,215
– 18-19 Age Group: 4,94,452
– Senior Citizens (80+ Age Group): 2,22,533
– Service Voters: 19,905
Application Formats for Revision:
Form 6: Registration format for names of new electors
Form 6A: Enrollment application for names of migrant electors
Form 6B: Format for obtaining Aadhaar number of electors (on a voluntary basis)
Form 7: Objection/deletion format in the proposal for inclusion
Form 8: Inclusion in the electoral roll, application for maintaining it elsewhere, and intentions to improve the proposal
Appeal for Citizen Cooperation:
Chief Election Commissioner, Chhattisgarh, conducted a meeting with all political organizations on January 5, 2024, seeking their cooperation for a successful revision of electoral rolls. An appeal has been made to all citizens to actively participate, either through online applications or by utilizing the prescribed forms available at their polling centers. The Voter Mobile App, downloadable on Android and iOS platforms, provides an online application facility. Additionally, citizens can apply online through the website https://voters.eci.gov.in. For information or complaints related to registration, a state-level call center has been established at 180023311950.
The special revision program is geared towards ensuring a comprehensive and accurate electoral roll, urging citizens to contribute to the democratic process actively.