Other Government databases like data bases of Social Welfare Department, SACO etc for vulnerable groups of citizens, as benchmark, will yield enhanced registration of these groups.Each and every polling station has been physically visited by Senior Officers and Shifting of polling stations in new and better infrastructure building has also been considered. Rationalisation of Polling Stations has been done with due diligence.Focus was also given for the enrolment of young voters especially who attained the qualifying age between 1 st January and 1 st October, 2022.Removal of Logical Errors, Demographic Similar Entries and Photo Similar Entries in the electoral roll with the use of software tools after following proper field verification.For example, engage with NACO (National AIDS Control Organisation) to ensure maximum enrolment of sex workers. Ensure maximum enrolment of vulnerable groups like PwDs, transgenders and sex workers by collaborating with reputed CSOs.The Commission, in order to maximise participation from all strata of society and improve the health of electoral roll has taken all possible efforts: Number of Electors marked as PwD, Third Gender and Senior Citizen(80+), in the State of Gujaratare: Number of young electors attained age of 18 years between 1 st January, 2022 and 1 st October, 2022:ġ8+ electors (DOB-1 st January to 1 st October) After time-bound completion of Special Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls with reference to as the qualifying date, the final publication of electoral roll has been done on 10 th October, 2022.Īs per the finally published electoral roll, the number of electors in the State of Gujarat is : Due to this change, all such young electors who attained the age of 18 years between 1 st January, 2022 and 1 st October, 2022 got the chance of enrolment and to use their voting right in this election. Earlier, such revision of roll was conducted with reference to the 1 st January of the year. Accordingly, Commission has conducted the Special Summary Revision of Electoral Roll in Gujaratwith reference to as the qualifying date. After the amendment in the Section 14 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 by the Election Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021, the provision of four qualifying dates in a year is available now. Hence, intensive and sustained focus is placed upon improving its quality, health and fidelity. Election Commission of India (hereinafter ECI) is committed to conduct free, fair, participative, accessible, inclusive and safe election to the Legislative Assemblyof Gujaratbefore the cessation of its term, in exercise of the authority and powers conferred upon under Article 324 read with Article 172 (1) of the Constitution of India and Section 15 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.Ĭommission firmly believes that pure and updated electoral rolls are the foundation of free, fair and credible election.

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