Special drive in Pb to register eligible voters from tomorrow

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Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Last Updated : Jun 30 2017 | 9:42 PM IST
The Election Commission of India will launch a special drive from tomorrow for maximisation of registration of eligible voters in Punjab and to update the electoral rolls.
V K Singh, the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab, said that in tune with the theme of 'No voters to be left behind', the ECI has decided to update the electoral rolls and maximise enrolment of young voters, particularly in the age group of 18 to 19 years, by launching a special drive.
He said during the drive, which will end on July 31, eligible people can submit Form 6 at Election Electoral Registration Office or sent it by post or even submit the form online at National Voters' Service Portal (NVSP).
Singh said the form can also be filled by using the 'Voter Services mobile application'.
The Chief Electoral Officer said that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) shall visit door-to-door visits to collect Form 6 from the applicants, particularly 18-19 age group (extendable to 21 years of age) from July 1 to 31.
Singh said that special camps will be organised on July 9 and July 23 in the state at each polling station to distribute and collect Form 6 from the applicants.

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First Published: Jun 30 2017 | 9:42 PM IST

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