Target of 25 voters for BLOs in UP, SP demands holiday on October 23
In Uttar Pradesh, every Booth Level Officer (BLO) has been assigned a target to register 20 to 25 new voters as part of the election process. Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party has protested and demanded a public holiday on October 23. The party submitted a memorandum requesting a holiday for the voting scheduled for 11 graduate and teacher constituency seats of the Legislative Council.
Preparations for the upcoming elections are in full swing in Uttar Pradesh, with the process of updating voter lists currently underway. Every Booth Level Officer (BLO) in the state has been assigned a specific target to register between 20 and 25 new voters. The objective of this exercise is to integrate as many citizens as possible into the democratic process.
Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party has registered its objections regarding this process and the upcoming voting. The party submitted a memorandum demanding that a public or local holiday be declared on October 23. This demand is primarily in view of the voting scheduled for 11 graduate and teacher constituency seats of the Legislative Council.
SP argues that if there is no holiday on the day of voting, voters in the respective areas may face difficulties in exercising their franchise. The party has urged the government to declare a holiday to ensure the participation of all citizens in this festival of democracy.
According to a report by Amar Ujala, the target assigned to BLOs has also become a topic of discussion in political circles. The SP has voiced its opposition to this voter registration process, suggesting that administrative pressure is being exerted to meet these targets.
The election for these 11 Legislative Council seats is considered highly significant. The voting process in graduate and teacher constituencies differs slightly from general elections, requiring specialized preparations. The SP demands that the administration should be more sensitive regarding the day of voting.
Currently, no final decision has been taken by the government or the Election Commission regarding the holiday. However, following the SP's memorandum, the possibility of administrative deliberation has increased. This ongoing tension regarding voter registration and voting dates could bring a new turn to state politics.
It will be interesting to see what stance the administration takes on the SP's demand in the coming days. Along with meeting the voter registration target, increasing voter turnout is also a priority for the Election Commission. Meanwhile, pressure from political parties is making the election process more challenging.