Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar inaugurated a two-day capacity-building training programme for Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in New Delhi today. EROs and BLOs from Bihar, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh are participating in the two-day programme. The training programme is part of the EC’s ongoing preparations for the upcoming Elections to the Legislative Assemblies. A total of 369 grassroots election officials are taking part in the mixed-batch training programme.

Speaking on the occasion, CEC Gyanesh Kumar highlighted that the BLOs and EROs, along with the Booth Level Agents (BLAs) are responsible for ensuring correct and updated electoral rolls and must function strictly as per the law and instructions issued by the EC from time to time. The training is designed to enhance participants’ practical understanding, especially in the areas of voter registration, form handling, and field-level implementation of electoral procedures. The officials will also be provided with technical demonstrations and training of EVMs and VVPATs.