JAMMU: The elector population and gender ratio in Jammu and Kashmir has improved from 0.59 to 0.60, and 924 to 954 respectively, with the Union Territory registering a total of 86.93 lakh voters. “As of now”, after the addition of 2.31 lakh new voters, “there are 86.93 lakh electors, including 44.35 lakh male and 42.58 lakh female voters”, read a statement issued by the office of J&K’s Chief Electoral Officer here. It said 86,000 names have been deleted on account of death, shifting or other reasons, besides correction in the details of 1.45 lakh electors during the special summary revision of electoral rolls, which was carried out on the directions of the Election Commission of India (ECI) with January 1, 2024, as the qualifying date. The period for filing claims and objections was up to November 30, 2023, during this period four special camps were held on November 4, 5, 18, and 19. The Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), according to the detailed directions of the ECI, accepted claims and objections and after following due process decided on them by January 12, 2024. They also dealt with demographically similar entries and photo similar entries at the Part and Assembly constituency level. To supervise and closely monitor the total process, four Special Roll Observers were appointed in addition to two Divisional Commissioners. The Roll Observers visited the offices of EROs, polling booths and also attended the special camps. During their field visits and table-top exercises, they conveyed the necessary directions to make the process complying with the directions of the commission. To cover the eligible voters of Kashmir migrants, four Special Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) held camps in their areas, and the process was supervised by Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrant), it said, adding that the endeavour was made to cover the specially abled persons, elders above the age of 80 years to mark them on electoral rolls. The weaker and vulnerable sections such as nomads, women, third-gender besides others were given sufficient attention. The process involved two major stages: first was with regard to training of EROs, assistant EROs, block-level officers (BLOs) and others, house-to-house visits by BLOs, and rationalisation of polling stations, which was carried out from June to September 2023. During the process, according to the criteria of the ECI, 259 new polling stations were created by following the process of consultation with the political parties, it said, adding that the BLOs raised awareness among the population during the house visits. The second stage activity was started with publication of the draft electoral roll on October 17, 2023. Fast, accurate and updated real time local news is available on your smartphone and tablet. STAY CONNECTED EVERYWHERE YOU GO! Share Author PTI Related Articles More from this Section More from this Author Video of the Day JAMMU Popular Posts DPS hosts discussion-cum-sensitization sessionSEP 17, 2022 Digital planetarium show organisedSEP 14, 2022 Five Congress MPs write to Mistry, express concer…SEP 10, 2022 JU Law School lifts Veeranna Aivalli Memorial Deb…DEC 16, 2022 World Suicide Prevention Day 2022: GCW Udhampur h…SEP 11, 2022 Book Reading, Debate Competition held in Govt G.L…SEP 09, 2022 Pakistan Terrorism – A game less understoodAPR 14, 2023 ISRO successfully tests Gaganyaan Low Altitude Es…AUG 11, 2022 Manipur: Opposition holds protest in Parliament p…JUL 24, 2023 Enhancing healthcare infrastructure, medical care…SEP 15, 2023 PopularMore Advertisements 17 Miles Hotel | Your Search for the Ideal Hotel AdvertisementsMore Latest JU organizes ‘Sanjhi Mitti, Sanjhi Viraasat’JAN 23, 2024 BJP holds first SEC meeting to debate electoral r…JAN 23, 2024 Security situation under control; infiltration a …JAN 23, 2024 “Change-makers”: PM Modi salutes indomitable spir…JAN 24, 2024 Even if you have paan, supari lies with him: Rahu…JAN 24, 2024 FIR lodged against Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders…JAN 24, 2024 7 gamblers held with stake moneyJAN 24, 2024 ADGP pins rank to newly promoted SSPJAN 24, 2024 International delegation visits AIIMS Jammu, cond…JAN 24, 2024 Three held for illegal hoarding, sale of dieselJAN 24, 2024 LatestMore Home About Us Top Stories Local News National News Sports News Opinions Editorial Advertise with Us Legal Disclaimere – Paper J&K RELATED WEBSITES J&K Govt. Official website Jammu Kashmir Tourism JKTDC Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board UTILITY Train Enquiry IRCTC Matavaishnodevi BSNL Jammu Kashmir Bank State Bank of India PUBLIC INTEREST Passport Department Income Tax Department JK CAMPA JK GAD IT Education Web Site Design Services EDUCATION Jammu University Jammu University Results JKBOSE Kashmir University IGNOU Jammu Center SMVDU All Rights Reserved © 2015 Jammu Links. Site Designed & Developed by Ideogram Technology Solutions [P] Ltd.
