JALANDHAR
Additional Deputy Commissioner Amit Mahajan on Wednesday underscored the need for launching an extensive drive to sensitize voters about their right to franchise during the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections to achieve the goal of above 70 percent poll percentage in these elections.
Chairing a review meeting with the SVEEP core committee, the ADC directed the officials to emphasize areas that witnessed low poll percentages during the last polls so that maximum awareness can be spread among the residents of such localities. He categorically mentioned that only with coordinated efforts, the goal of above 70 percent polling can be achieved in the district. All AROs along with other line departments should conduct SVEEP activities in their respective jurisdiction to rope in voters, especially young voters for exercising their voting rights, he added. Mr. Mahajan further mentioned that a series of activities were to be held in the run-up to the elections so that maximum voters could be sensitized about the power of their votes.
Meanwhile, he also reviewed the process of mapping vulnerable polling booths while directing officials to complete this task within the stipulated time frame. He also asked officials to ensure proper accommodation arrangements for security personnel in their jurisdictions.