Hyderabad: 2-day training for election officers begins

Hyderabad: A two-day training programme for state level deputy Tahsildars (elections) began at the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) office on Friday. Telangana Chief Electoral Officer Vikas Raj said that EROs and EAROs should have full understanding of election management keeping in mind the upcoming elections. During a training session, Vikas stated that the Assistant Electoral Registration officer (AERO) should properly instruct Booth Level Officers (BLO) about electoral rolls for the polls, BLO should be able to provide information to citizens on all forms and AEROs should be aware of election expenses and check the performance of Electronic Voting Machines time to time.

The Telangana CEO also said that strong measures should be taken for effective polling in the State. Voters should be given advance information about changes in their name, address and constituency. Before this, Form-6, 7, 8 should be spread widely."

He also explained that the appointed officials will provide training for two-days on the management of electoral rolls and EVMs. 119 deputy Tahsildars (elections) of assembly constituencies in the GHMC area participated in the programme.