Error-Free Voter Lists Ordered for Upcoming Panchayat Elections in India

The State Election Commissioner of India, C Partha Sarathy, has instructed district officials to prepare error-free voter lists for the upcoming gram panchayat elections. He emphasized the importance of accurate lists at both the ward and gram panchayat levels. A video conference was held with district collectors, additional collectors, and other officials to review the progress of voter list preparation. The commissioner directed officials to finalize the draft voter lists by September 6th and to release the final lists by September 21st. He also urged officials to seek feedback from political parties and to address any complaints or discrepancies in the lists. The commissioner stressed the importance of accurate voter lists to ensure fair and transparent elections. He also urged officials to strictly follow guidelines regarding polling station establishment, polling staff training, and the appointment of returning officers.