CEC Zaidi stresses on inclusive, error free electoral roll

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New Delhi : Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Dr Nasim Zaidi has emphasised on the need for an inclusive, error free rolls, with voter centric orientation along with the focus on institutional strengthening at Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) level. Dr Zaidi was inaugurating the two- day Annual Chief Electoral Officers’ Conference of all States and Union Territories organised by Election Commission of India (ECI).

Dr Zaidi talked about the need to strengthen the mechanism with regard to election management while holding steadfast to the age old electoral value of free, fair and peaceful elections. He underlined the need to inculcate attributes with regards to election management that will enhance the transparency and accountability aspects of the entire electoral process. The objective of the conference was to review performance with regard to ongoing election related programmes as well as to explore new initiatives and improve the election management and voter experience.

Speaking at the occasion ,  A K Joti, Election Commissioner, emphasised on the use of technology for streamlining the electoral process and emphasised on the significance of GIS system. Welcoming the participants,Vijay Dev, Deputy Election Commissioner (ECI), talked about the conference being an opportunity for all stakeholders present to improve upon the varied aspects of election management including the EVM, VVPAT, Training, Electoral Roll, MIS, Voter awareness and media oriented issues.