Mumbai:- In a significant push to ensure clean and comprehensive electoral rolls, a high-level meeting was convened today at the Penguin Hall of Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden and Zoo. The session was held under the ongoing Special Brief Revision Program of the voter list, aiming to enhance electoral preparedness across Mumbai City and Suburban districts.
Presided over by Maharashtra’s Chief Electoral Officer, Mr. S. Chokkalingam, the meeting brought together senior administrative and electoral officials, including BMC Commissioner and District Election Officer Mr. Bhushan Gagrani, Additional Municipal Commissioner and Additional District Election Officer Dr. (Mrs.) Ashwini Joshi, Mumbai Suburban District Collector Mr. Saurabh Katiyar, and Mumbai City District Collector Mrs. Anchal Goyal. Also in attendance were Chief Election Officer Mr. Manohar Parkar and Special Election Officer Mr. Vijay Balmawar from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
The core agenda centered on reviewing the operational readiness of voter registration officers, addressing on-ground challenges, and fast-tracking the updating and correction of electoral rolls. Discussions included digitization of records, public outreach to increase voter awareness, and strict verification to eliminate duplications and errors in the voter database.
Officials emphasized the importance of timely inclusion of new voters—particularly youth turning 18—and the need for meticulous deletion of entries pertaining to deceased or relocated individuals. The focus was also laid on increasing accessibility in marginalized and low-registration areas, and on ensuring booth-level officers are well-trained and adequately resourced.
Speaking at the meet, Mr. Chokkalingam reiterated the Election Commission’s commitment to “maximizing inclusion, ensuring integrity, and minimizing errors” in the electoral roll. He urged all stakeholders to approach the revision program with urgency and precision in view of the upcoming elections.
With Mumbai’s electorate forming a crucial base in Maharashtra’s political landscape, this meeting marks a key administrative stride toward ensuring free, fair, and participative democratic processes in the state’s capital.
