National Voters’ Day observed in West Jaintia Hills

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJanuary 25, 2021

Together with the rest of the country, the District Administration of West Jaintia Hills celebrated the 11^th National Voters Day in the District Library Auditorium, Mynthong on the Theme, ‘Making our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed.’  

Deputy Commissioner, Garod LSN  Dykes, IAS, PK Boro, ADC, L Kynjing, ADC, DD Syngai, ADC, Y Mawlong, EAC, M.A Challam, EAC were present.

Nominated MDC Octomewot Lamin, L Lakiang, Headman Lathadlaboh, Headmen of Jowai Town, students and Staffs of election Branches were among those present. Ferdinand Suchiang was invited as a special guest. The programme was chaired by L Kynjing, Additional Deputy Commissioner.

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner, Garod LSN Dykes lauded the efforts of the BLOs, officers and staffs of Election branch for their efforts and inculcating the youths the importance of their right to franchise. Encouraging the youths to get enrolled in the voter list the Deputy Commissioner has also urged the citizens to fill the form for deletion of names from the Electoral Roll of those who have died.

Earlier, DD Syngai, Additional Deputy Commissioner in her introductory speech stated that the main purpose of the day is to encourage all eligible voters to get themselves enrolled and also a day to create awareness on the need of effective participation in the electoral process.

Later, PK Boro led the audience in pledge reading. Electoral Photo Identity cards were distributed to 30 newly registered voters. Awards were also given to two Best Booth Level Officers First Joy Lamare of 46-Saphai Pohrtiang A Polling Station under 4- Mowkaiaw AC and to Anita Dkhar of 34-Nartiang A Polling Station under 1- Nartiang AC  for their contribution in the election management

It may be mentioned that the office of the Deputy Commissioner Election branch had conducted Quiz and Debate competitions for students of Electoral Literacy Clubs Institutions on 20^th January, 2021. A debate on ‘Democracy is the best form of Government’ and Quiz on Electoral Process, Meghalaya Elections and current affairs. The winners were awarded certificates today.