Assam: Kamrup Officials Review Panchayat Electoral Roll Preparation Ahead of Elections

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BOKO: In view of the upcoming Panchayat Election, a meeting was held today at the Integrated District Commissioner’s Office, Kamrup, under the chairmanship of Susanta Kumar Dutta, District Development Commissioner, Kamrup, to discuss issues related to the preparation and updation of the Panchayat Electoral Roll underway in Kamrup district.

During the meeting, Susanta Kumar Dutta emphasized the roles and responsibilities of the Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), and Gaon Panchayat Secretaries in ensuring the publication of a correct electoral roll. He also discussed measures to be taken to ensure that no voter is left out and that no duplicate entries occur.

Furthermore, he instructed EROs, AEROs and Gaon Panchayat Secretaries to check whether mapping of polling stations is being done properly after the delimitation of Gaon Panchayat, Anchalik Panchayat, and Zilla Parishad constituencies. Several other important issues, such as the disposal of claims and objections, and verification of polling stations etc. were also discussed in the meeting.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Bhupali Kashyap, Election Officer, Kamrup, Electoral Registration Officers, Assistant Electoral Registration Officers, and Gaon Panchayat Secretaries.

It may be mentioned that the Draft Electoral Roll for the 13 Development Blocks of Kamrup District was published on December 11, 2024. As per the schedule, the dates for submission of claims and objections are from December 14 to December 21, 2024, the dates for disposal of claims and objections are from December 22 to December 26, 2024 and the date for the publication of the final Electoral Roll is December 28, 2024.

Interested citizens can submit their claims and objections through the following forms: Form (A) for inclusion of names in the Electoral Roll; Form (B) for deletion or objection to inclusion in the Electoral Roll; and Form (C) for correction of information in the Electoral Roll. Citizens can also submit their claims and objections online via the website: https://ermssec.assam.gov.in/.

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