ECI special drive till Oct 9 to enrol young, first-time eligible voters
The Election Commission of India has launched a special drive until October 9 to register young and first-time voters in Tamil Nadu and other states. The initiative utilizes special camps and Electoral Literacy Clubs to boost participation in the electoral process.
Why it matters
Increasing voter registration among youth is essential for maintaining democratic engagement and ensuring accurate electoral rolls.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will undertake a special drive till October 9 to enrol young and first-time eligible voters in the electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu and other States where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has been completed.
An official release from Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik said special camps would be conducted in the districts for the enrolment of young and first-time eligible voters, preferably on October 10.
Special focus will be given to urban areas and bigger cities to increase the enrolment of first-time and young voters.
The services of Electoral Literacy Clubs in schools and colleges will also be utilised to create awareness among eligible young voters and facilitate their enrolment, the release said.
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