DAPORIJO, 14 Sep: Home Commissioner and election observer Nyali Ete visited Upper Subansiri district on 12 September to review the progress of the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise and interact with the various stakeholders.
During his visit, Ete held a detailed meeting with representatives of political parties, electoral registration officers (EROs) and assistant electoral registration officers (AEROs). He reviewed the ongoing SIR process and stressed the importance of transparency, accuracy, inclusiveness and effective coordination among all stakeholders.
As part of the visit, Ete launched the digital information video wall at the district secretariat in Daporijo. The initiative is aimed at disseminating important public information, government programmes, announcements and voter-related awareness messages through a modern and accessible digital platform.
Another significant highlight of the programme was the launch of the official uniform for the assistant level coordinators (ALCs) of the district administration. The initiative is intended to provide a distinct identity to ALCs and facilitate their effective engagement with the public during field-level activities.
On 13 September, Ete undertook a field visit to polling stations in Giba, Chetam and Nilling circles. During the visit, he interacted with polling-level officials, BLOs, local representatives, and other stakeholders, and took stock of the ground-level preparedness for the SIR exercise.
He also sought feedback on issues being faced in the field, and emphasised the need for coordinated efforts to ensure that eligible citizens are duly included in the electoral rolls, and that the revision process is conducted in a fair and transparent manner.
A noteworthy gesture during the visit was Ete's donation of a printer to the Government Secondary School in Giba.
The visit provided an opportunity for direct interaction with stakeholders at both the administrative and grassroots levels, and reinforced the commitment of the district administration towards ensuring a transparent, inclusive and citizen-centric electoral process. (DIPR)
