Assam's Special Voter Revision: Ensuring Clean Elections

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar asserted that the recent Special Revision in Assam was carried out to accurately update the electoral rolls by including all eligible voters and excluding those who aren’t. His remarks concluded a three-day review of Assam's poll preparedness, highlighting the importance of accuracy as the NRC process nears completion.

During the press conference, Kumar confirmed that of the 2.52 crore voters at the start of the revision, 2.49 crore remain, indicating meticulous work by Booth Level Officers to refine voter lists. Initiatives such as providing voting ease for senior citizens and enhanced accessibility at polling stations were also disclosed.

Addressing potential poll scheduling, Kumar stated that any decisions will be considerate of cultural events like the Bihu festival, ensuring voter convenience. Initiatives like allowing mobile phones closer to polling booths and adding color candidate photographs on voting machines aim to enhance voter experience.