Mangalore: Awareness drive on Assembly elections launched in city

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (BG)

Mangalore, Mar 20: A public awareness drive on the upcoming state Assembly elections has been launched in the city, said deputy commissioner N Prakash at a press meet held at the DC's office here on Wednesday March 20 at 10 am.

N Prakash briefed the details relating to the awareness drive. He was accompanied by MCC commissioner Harish Kumar, additional deputy commissioner Dayanand, zilla panchayat CEO Dr K N Vijayaprakash and others.

Information related to the voters' list and other related aspects, and information regarding SVEEP (Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation Plan) was also revealed on this occasion.

An important aspect of SVEEP is to make sure that there will be cent percent voting in the elections. A special committee has been formed for the purpose which will be presided over by the zilla panchayat CEO.

A website has been created for any work related to the electoral participation, like enrollment, deletion of name, modifications in voter's id, cross checking, enquiries etc. The website is www.ceokarnataka.kar.nic.in.

The website provides all the information related to the electoral issues and enquiries. It was discussed that the voters who have received their EPICs can use the same to find the exact ward number, division number and other basic info, including information on election officers and centres.

"The programme has been initiated with the basic idea to motivate the voters to vote for a better society. The SVEEP awareness has been carried out in public places where crowds gather on a daily basis such as bus stands, bus stops, railway station, malls, movie theaters and elsewhere," the DC said.

"Banners, stickers on vehicles etc will be used to spread awareness about the programme," said Dr K N Vijayaprakash.