Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has exhorted all Chief Electoral Officers, District Election Officers and Booth Level Officers to work transparently and fulfil all statutory obligations diligently. Addressing a two-day conference of Chief Electoral Officers CEOs of all States and Union Territories in New Delhi today, Mr Kumar directed officials to be approachable and responsive to political parties. He added that all party meetings at all statutory levels be held regularly to resolve any issues within the existing statutory framework by the concerned competent authority. The Chief Election Commissioner also asked that the issue-wise action taken report by each CEO have to be submitted by 31st of this month to their concerned Deputy Election Commissioner. Mr Kumar added that officials should ensure that all citizens of the country who are above 18 years of age are registered as electors.
The Chief Election Commissioner directed officials to make efforts to have between 800 to 1200 electors in each polling booth and ensure that it is within two kilometres distance from the residence of each elector. He said, polling booths with proper assured minimum facilities should be established for the ease of voting in rural areas.