Kanpur Nagar marked Active Booth Day on Sunday as part of the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SIR) initiative. Alert citizens across the city actively participated by checking their names in the published draft of the electoral list. Many took necessary steps to ensure their inclusion in the final voter roster.
District Magistrate's Inspection Tour
District Magistrate and District Election Officer Jitendra Pratap Singh personally visited multiple booths during the event. He toured locations including VSSD College, Jugal Devi Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Deen Dayal Nagar, and CSA University. At each site, Singh engaged with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and civilians present.
Direct Interaction and Problem Resolution
The DM interacted directly with both officials and voters. He listened to their concerns and worked to redress problems on the spot. This hands-on approach aimed to streamline the electoral process and address any issues promptly.
Action Taken Against Absent BLO
During the inspection at Jugal Devi Saraswati Vidya Mandir, officials found BLO Upasana Singh absent from her assigned booth. Noting this lapse, District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh directed departmental action against the officer. This move underscores the administration's commitment to accountability during electoral preparations.
The Active Booth Day initiative successfully encouraged voter participation while ensuring official oversight. Citizens' proactive verification of electoral details combined with administrative vigilance highlights Kanpur's efforts toward inclusive and transparent elections.
