ECI introduces 18 new initiatives for enhanced electoral process

The Election Commission of India (ECD) today announced a comprehensive set of 18 new initiatives aimed at strengthening the electoral process, improving voter experience, and fostering greater transparency and efficiency.

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These reforms span across key areas including electors, political parties, procedural reforms, legal frameworks, and election staff development.

A. Enhancing Electors’ Experience:

+ Voter Limit per Polling Station: To ensure a smoother voting experience and manage crowds effectively, the maximum number of voters at a polling station has been restricted to 1200.

+ Increased Polling Access: Additional polling booths will be set up in high-rises and large colonies to enhance accessibility for voters.

+ Streamlined Electoral Roll Updation: For more accurate and timely electoral roll updation, the ECI will now directly obtain death registration data from the RGI (Registrar General of India) database, with updates following due verification.

+ Voter Information Slip Revamp: Voter Information Slips will be made more elector-friendly, with the serial number and part number of the voter prominently displayed for ease of identification.

B. Engaging with Political Parties:

+ Pan-India All-Party Meetings: The ECI has successfully conducted 4,719 pan-India all-party meetings at the CEO, DEO, and ERO levels, with over 28,000 representatives of political parties participating, fostering dialogue and collaboration.