ECI launches month long drive to enrol left out electors

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New Delhi : The Election Commission of India (ECI) on July 1, 2017,  launched a nationwide  month long special drive from for maximization of registration of eligible electors with focus on left out eligible young citizens in age group of 18-19 and removal of names of registered dead electors, if any, from electoral rolls. The special enrolment drive will be completed by July 31, 2017,

During the month of June , the Election Officials have completed preparatory work like identification of critical gaps in existing electoral rolls, strengthening of infrastructure and sensitization of ground level electoral machine. The Election Commission has also sent communication to all recognised political parties seeking their cooperation for success of the special drive, according to a PIB release.