The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched Nationwide a month-long Special Drive from today, 1st July 2017 for maximization of registration of eligible electors with a focus on left out eligible young citizens in the age group of 18-19 and removal of names of registered dead electors, if any, from electoral rolls. During the month of June, the Election Officials have completed preparatory work like identification of critical gaps in existing electoral rolls, strengthening of infrastructure and sensitization of ground level electoral machine.The Election Commission has also sent a communication to all recognized political parties seeking their cooperation for the success of the Special Drive.
During the Special enrolment Drive, which will be completed by 31st July 2017, special attention would be given on following two activities by election officials in all States –
- Receiving Form 6 for enrolment of new electors,
- Removal of names of registered dead electors, if found any.
