Voter registration a continuous process, Chhattisgarh CEO says

Chhattisgarh Chief Electoral Officer Yashwant Kumar announced the beginning of a month-long special campaign to register eligible voters who were not included during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise that concluded in February. The drive aims to include first-time voters, individuals who were unable to register due to being away from home, and those who have turned 18 within the next year.

Booth-level officers will conduct door-to-door visits twice a week and hold special camps at polling stations every Wednesday and Thursday. Registration will also be available in educational institutions on Fridays and Saturdays. Kumar emphasized that voter registration is an ongoing process, and any citizen can apply at any time.

Former Congress minister Mohammad Akbar welcomed the initiative, stating that the Election Commission should reach out to the 24 lakh people left out of the electoral roll to verify their eligibility.