Delhi adjudged best pavilion in 'Matdata Mahotsav'

Delhi pavilion was today conferred with the award of best pavilion during the 'Matdata Mahotsav'.
In a statement, Delhi Electoral Office said that Election Commission of India presented the award to the Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi, during the concluding ceremony.
Uttar Pradesh was the runner up while Bihar took the third place, it said.
"Delhi Pavilion was a unique mix of showcasing its election history, voter centre and model polling station as well as working as online registration center for the citizen. It attracted more than 2,000 queries and hundreds of registration forms were collected offline and online," the statement said.

It said that Delhi offered voters to cast their ballot for best election photos shortlisted from the photo competition. It also has a place for electronic voters' pledge.
Matdata Mahotsav 2016 marks completion of five successful events of the National Voters Day on January 25, when the EC came into being in 1950.