SIR training imparted to Ladakh’s poll staff

An official said that the programme aimed to strengthen the electoral machinery and ensure accuracy, inclusiveness, and transparency in the electoral rolls.

SIR training imparted to Ladakh’s poll staff

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The District Election Office, Leh, conducted a week-long training programme for Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), Booth Level Officers (BLOs), and BLO Supervisors across various blocks of Leh district as part of the preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025.

An official said that the programme aimed to strengthen the electoral machinery and ensure accuracy, inclusiveness, and transparency in the electoral rolls.

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The first session focused on participants from the Durbuk and Nyoma blocks. The training provided hands-on experience in mapping, self-progeny verification, and the use of the BLO App for real-time data management.

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The subsequent sessions focused on clarifying the role of Booth Level Agents (BLAs), addressing BLO App-related issues, and strengthening the understanding of field-level duties under SIR 2025.

These sessions aimed to equip field functionaries with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively carry out voter verification, inclusion, and correction drives in their respective areas.

The final session highlighted the vital role of BLOs in maintaining transparency and integrity throughout the electoral roll revision process.

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