Shillong, Nov 1: The Chief Electoral Officer, Meghalaya, Shillong on November 1 organised the State Level Function for the Launching of Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral rolls with regard to 1 November 2022 as the qualifying date, at a programme held in the Auditorium, Meghalaya Bharat Scouts & Guides, Shillong.

Meghalaya Chief Electoral Officer, F R Kharkongor graced the occasion as Chief Guest.During his address, Shri Kharkongor lauded the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills for the smooth functioning of the recently concluded by-polls for the two assembly constituencies under the district. He stated that the Special Summary Revision was very important particularly with the general election just a few months away, it is critical for all eligible voters to enroll themselves as it is their right to take part in the democracy.

He further informed that amidst the ongoing pandemic the process of holding elections has been challenging but with a collective response and determination from all the stakeholders it can overcome all these problems to achieve the goals set by the ECI.

He also urged the general public to take advantage of the technology in the form of a voter helpline app which is available in Playstore, wherein users can access all the required information relating to elections.

Meanwhile, During the day, the Chief Guest released the Special Summary Revision 2022 Creatives and Videos and distributed the Integrated Draft Photo Electoral Rolls CDs to political parties, and also distributed BLO kits to the Booth Level Officers.

Isawanda Laloo, DC East Khasi Hills District, Additional CEOs, B Mawlong and A M Sangma among others were present at the event.