Election Commission enlists banks in ‘Know Your Booth Level Officers’ campaign

GANGTOK, 05 Sept [IPR]: As per the directives of the Election Commission of India, a meeting was held with the representatives of all banks located in Gangtok on 04 September in connection with “Know Your Booth Level Officers” Campaign. The Revision of Electoral Rolls will be commencing from 01 October in the state of Sikkim.
A press release from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer informs that the meeting was chaired by Special Chief Electoral Officer, Sikkim, LP Pandey wherein representatives of 11 banks participated. The representatives have been requested to print posters regarding “Know your BLO” and display the posters in their respective banks’ complex and ATM centres throughout the state.
The posters contain information about the Revision of Electoral Rolls and issuance of Voters’ ID Card to the newly registered electors, claims and objections, corrections of names in the electoral rolls and detailed contact numbers of Booth Level Officers in each Polling Station, the release informs.
All the representatives of the banks were requested to sponsor an advertisement under corporate social responsibility. Accordingly, they have agreed to the proposal for printing of posters and then display in their respective areas, the release adds.
The meeting was also attended by Additional Chief Electoral Officer, CP Dhakal and other concerned officers of the Department.