The Fact News Service
Chandigarh, November 27
Additional Chief Electoral Officer Punjab, Harish Nayar handed over the CDs of draft electoral roll (without photographs) of Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal, Gidharbaha and Barnala to all the representatives of the recognized political parties of Punjab.
During the meeting at CEO Office, Harish Nayar said that, the total number of voters in these constituencies till the publication of the draft voter lists on 27 November 2024 are 697413. Out of which, male voters are 366077, female voters are 331310, third gender 26, NRI 51, disabled voters 5729 and service voters are 3968.
He further informed that at present the total number of polling stations in these four constituencies are 831, All the polling stations are facilitated with coverage of assured minimum amenities such as ramps, drinking water, lighting, chairs and toilets have been arranged for voters.
Additional CEO stated that the date for filing claims and objections regarding the draft electoral roll is 27 November 2024. Meanwhile, sweep activities will also be conducted to increase voter awareness from November 27 to December 12, 2024. Additional Chief Electoral Officer said that special camps will be held on November 30, 2024 (Saturday), December 08, 2024 (Sunday),. The last date for settling the claims and objections filed regarding the draft electoral roll is December 24, 2024. After this, the final voter list would be published on January 6, 2025 (Monday).
During the meeting, the additional Chief Electoral Officer appealed to the representatives of the political parties to appoint their booth level agents at each polling station so that the process of publishing the final voter list can be completed in a transparent manner.
During the meeting, Joint CEO Sakkatar Singh Bal, Deputy CEO Bharat Bhushan Bansal, Election Officer Anju Bala, other officials of CEO office and representatives of political parties were present.
