Pherzawl: Electoral Roll Observer Mohan Lal Meena, IAS, Secretary (Lok Ayukta/Commission of Inquiry), Government of Manipur, today reviewed the progress of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Pherzawl district and directed election officials to ensure an inclusive, transparent and error-free electoral roll.
Meena chaired a review meeting at the District Election Office (DEO), Pherzawl, where he was received by Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Anunay Anand, IAS, along with the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) of the 55-Tipaimukh (ST) and 56-Thanlon (ST) Assembly Constituencies.
During the review, the Observer scrutinised electoral roll applications to assess the quality and transparency of the verification process. He stressed that no eligible voter should be left out of the revision exercise.
Meena also directed officials to ensure that citizens are not unnecessarily harassed due to a lack of documents during the SIR process. He urged election officials to promptly assist people facing difficulties in meeting the enumeration deadline.
ADC and ERO Zousanglur Joute made a PowerPoint presentation on the SIR process. SP T. Lalboi Haokip and several District Level Officers also attended the meeting.
The Observer heard concerns raised during the review and assured participants that the issues would be examined. He subsequently interacted with representatives of various political parties at the DEO office and called for active participation and cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure an accurate and inclusive electoral roll.
The Observer further highlighted the importance of political parties appointing Booth Level Assistants (BLAs) to help address public grievances and facilitate the revision process.
Political party representatives shared their observations and were encouraged to extend constructive support throughout the revision exercise.
