The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Sikkim, held a key coordination meeting with representatives of political parties on Tuesday to discuss the upcoming special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, in line with the Election Commission of India’s directives.
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The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Sikkim, held a key coordination meeting with representatives of political parties on Tuesday to discuss the upcoming special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, in line with the Election Commission of India’s directives.
The meeting, part of the regular monthly interaction, focused on preparatory work underway at the DEO and ERO levels, with special attention to the rationalisation of polling stations. Officials highlighted that efforts are being made to ensure no polling station exceeds 1,200 electors, with new buildings being identified as needed and additional booth level officers (BLOs) to be appointed accordingly.
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The CEO office also briefed party representatives on the recent training programmes, including the National Training for BLOs conducted between 7 July and 17 July, the training of 32 BLOs and supervisors, and sessions held at IIIDEM for DEOs and EROs.
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The discussions also reviewed issues raised during the earlier district-level meetings and sought feedback on pending concerns. Political parties and officials reaffirmed their commitment to transparent and coordinated electoral preparations in the run-up to the SIR exercise.
The meeting concluded with a consensus to strengthen cooperation between all stakeholders to ensure a smooth and inclusive revision of the electoral rolls.
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