Congratulating the CEO Manipur that there was no complaint on the electoral summary revision and appreciating the people in the field, the Chief Secretary said that the work smoothly done at difficult times shows the sincerity of the officers involved in their work
Biswadeep Gupta
The 14th National Voters’ Day was observed today under the theme ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure’ at the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer Manipur, here at Imphal.
Chief Secretary Dr. Vineet Joshi, M H Khan Additional Chief Secretary, and PK Jha Chief Electoral Officer Manipur attended the function as Chief Guest, Guest of Honor, and President respectively.
Speaking on the occasion as Chief Guest Dr. Vineet Joshi encouraged the new voters to cast their vote in a free, fair, and peaceful manner. He appealed to the young new voters to be alert, know the value of voting, and come out to participate in the elections. Chief Guest also administered the Oath of National Voters’ Day pledge to the gathering.
Congratulating the CEO Manipur that there was no complaint on the electoral summary revision and appreciating the people in the field, the Chief Secretary said that the work smoothly done at difficult times shows the sincerity of the officers involved in their work.
Dr. Joshi also echoed confidently that Manipur will be able to have a free and fair election in 2024.
Speaking at the function, Additional Chief Secretary M H Khan said that the constitution has given us the right to elect our leader. If we do not choose the correct leader, our future will be spoiled. He appealed to the voters to use their rights wisely.
PK Jha said National Voter’s Day is the celebration of voters especially for first-time voters. He said that it is the right bestowed to us by the Constitution. He appreciated the District Election Officers, Returning Officers, BLOs, and other officials of the Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur for the successful Electoral Summary Revision 2023-24. He also said that a survey was conducted in partnership with Manipur Technical University regarding knowledge, aptitude, and practices of election.
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The message of Chief Election Commissioner of India, Rajiv Kumar was screened during the function, which was followed by the presentation of EPIC cards and badges to the newly enrolled voters.
Appreciation Certificates and Best Electoral Practices Awards 2024 were conferred to District Election Officers, Electoral Registration Officers, and Returning Officers for their exemplary performances.
National Voters’ Day is being observed to promote and encourage the youth to participate in voter registration, especially among new or first-time voters. The day has been celebrated since 2011 across the country to mark the foundation of the Election Commission of India on 25th January 1950.
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