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NVD 2023 Updated
Some glimpses of the 13th National Voters' Day. Hon'ble Governor Shri Ganga Prasad, attend the 13th NVD as the Chief Guest of the programme. The theme for this year's national voter's day was "Nothing like voting, I vote for sure." The celebratory programme was organised by Office of The Chief Electoral Officer, Sikkim.
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Sharing the list of claims and objections received during the ongoing special summary revision w.r.t.01.01.2023 as qualifying date Updated
The Chief Electoral Officer held a meeting with representatives of all political parties of the state in his chamber on 13.12.2022, the main objective of the meeting was to share the list of claims and objections received during the ongoing special summary revision w.r.t.01.01.2023 as qualifying date. the list was shared with pol parties as a transparency measure as advice by the ECI . The list of claims and objections received so fare have also put up in the official website of CEO Sikkim, and district election officers. the representative of the following pol parties were present : 1. Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)
2. Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF)
3. Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP)
4. Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee (SPCC)
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Youth Festival under SVEEP Programme 2022-23 Updated
Youth festivals organised by Pakyong district which is a part of ongoing Special summary revision programme, The main objective of organising the youth festivals is to enroll the young voters as many as possible.
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STATE LEVEL QUIZ COMPETITION ON ELECTORAL PROCESSES Updated
The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Sikkim, in a bid to encourage young eligible voters to come forward and register themselves in the Electoral Roll and to generate awareness regarding electoral processes, conceptualised the Quiz on Electoral processes as a SVEEP initiative for Electoral Literacy Clubs. (ELCs) on 30.Nov.2022. The main motive of the Quiz competition was to generate awareness regarding registration processes and to motivate all young eligible voters to register themselves during the ongoing Special Summary Revision, w.r.t.1.1.2023 as qualifying date. A total of 17 colleges throughout the state participated in the Quiz. The Quiz was held in two levels, the first was intra- district ELC College level which was held in all six districts of the State w.e.f 17.11.2022 to 28.11.2022. Winners of the Intra- district level processed for the State level final, where the quiz competition was inter- district level. The State Final of Quiz on electoral processes was conducted on 30.11.2022 in the Conference hall of the Office, here at Balwakhani Gangtok. The quiz was conducted by Quiz master Dr. Bibeth Sharma from Sikkim Manipal University.
The following colleges represented their districts:
1. Gangtok: Nar Bahadur Bhandari Govt Degree College
2. Namchi: Sikkim Government College, Kamrang
3. Soreong: B.Ed College, Soreng
4. Gyalshing:Sikkim Government College, Gyalshing
5. Mangan: Sikkim Government College, Mangshila
6. Pakyong: Sikkim Government College, Rhencok
The winner of the quiz competition at the State finale were:
1. First place- Nar Bahadur Bhandari Govt Degree College, Gangtok District
a. Mr. Dipendra Gurung
b. Mr. Palden Lepcha
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Glimpses of the Special Camps for ongoing Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Roll concerning 01.01.2023 as a qualifying dates. Updated
Some Glimpses of the Special Camps for ongoing Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Roll concerning 01.01.2023 as a qualifying dates at various polling station of Sikkim state.
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Some Glimpses of the Launch of Special Summary Revision w.r.t 01.01.2023 as qualifying date. Updated
Special Summary Revision (SSR) of Electoral Roll for Sikkim with reference to January 1, 2023, as the qualifying date as part of the nationwide electoral roll revision, was launched at the Auditorium of Nar Bahadur Bhandari Degree College, Tadong, on 09.Nov.2022The Chief Electoral Officer Shri. D. Anandan declared the launch of Special Summary Revision (SSR) 2023, in the presence of Electoral Roll Observers Shri. Anil Raj Rai, Secretary Land Revenue Department and Smt. Roshni Rai, Special Secretary, Urban Development Department.
This was followed by the screening of a demo video on Voter Helpline App. The Mobile Application is built to take forward the effort to build an active democratic citizenry in the country. It is the initiative of the Election Commission of India, which aims to provide a single point of service and information delivery to voters across the country.
Awareness videos prepared by the Election Department on the State Icons Padmashree Awardee Ms. Draupadi Ghimirey, Dronacharya Awardee Smt. Sandhya Gurung and PwD State Icon Shri. Bikram Bhattarai, urging voters to exercise their franchise was also screened.
Later, soft copy of the Integrated Draft Roll was handed over to the representatives of recognised political parties.
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Older Person Day Observed at Various places of Sikkim Updated
In order to commemorate the immense support of the older citizens during the election through their voting the Election Commission of India ( ECI ) has taken an initiative to honour the participation of the senior citizens for their valuable contribution towards election process by presenting them with a letter of Appreciation.
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Campaign for Linking of Aadhar with voter ID Updated
Facilitation booth campaign for Aadhaar linking with voter ID at different parts of Sikkim state.
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Release of BLO e-Patrika by the ECI. Updated
14.Sep.2022 : The Election Commission of India released a new digital publication ‘BLO e-Patrika’ at an interactive session held with BLOs spread across the States in India. The CEO Sikkim Shri.D. Anandan alongwith the BLOs joined via video-conferencing from the conference hall of CEO Sikkim.
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Press Release on Amendment of RP Act and linking of Aadhar with Voter ID Updated
Gangtok 02.08.2022
A press conference regarding amendments relating to the Electoral Roll was held at the conference hall of the Chief Electoral Office, Baluwakhani.
Shri D Anandan(IAS), Chief Electoral Officer( CEO ) Sikkim, chaired the meeting. Also present were Shri Zangpo Gyaltsen, Deputy Chief, Chief Electoral Office, IT Officers and the Chief Election Office staff.
As per the recommendation of the Election Commission of India and under the direction of the Ministry of Law and Justice, the Representation of People’s Act 1950 and Representation of People’s Act 1951 vide the Election Laws (Amendment) Act 2021 dated 30th December 2021 has come into effect from 1st August 2022.
Shri D. Anandan, CEO Sikkim, briefed about the Amendment Act 2021, dated 30th December 2021, which has brought the following changes into effect starting from 1st August 2022:
1. Simplifications of Forms
2. Four qualifying dates
1st January
1st April
1st July
1st October
3. Linking of Aadhar with Voter Card (EPIC)
The concept of this significant voluntary change is to curtail those wrongfully included as voters and those enrolled in more than two constituencies.
Shri D. Anandan said that the department has started its calendar events such as training of all the six districts Block Level Officers(BLOs), Electoral Registration Officers(EROs), and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers(AREOs), regarding the concept, legal provisions and the IT process, involved. Further, he added about different awareness-building camps to be conducted throughout the State till 31st August.
The purpose of the change in the Amendment is to help the young voters to enroll their names in the Electoral Roll immediately after reaching 18 years.
Shri D. Anandan, Chief Electoral Officer, urged all to step forward voluntarily to link their respective Aadhar Card details with their Voter Card.
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Mock Election organized by Government Schools under Gangtok District Updated
Report on Revival of Electoral Literary Club (ELC)
A short programme on revival of Electoral Literary Club (ELC) was held at following Govt. Sec. School on the month of May 2022, under Gangtok District. The main motive was to engage students through activities and facilitating hands on experience to sensitize them on electoral rights and familiarize them with the electoral process of registration and voting. A session on mock election for electing leader for ELC council was conducted.
Name of the School :
1. Deorali Girls Sr.Sec.School
2. C.S.Rai Govt Sec School, Arithang
3. West point Sr.Sec.School
4. Rongey Sec School
5. Rumtek Sr.Sec.School
6. Sonamati memorial Govt.Sr.Sec School, Khamdong
7. Samdong Sr.Sec.School
8. Makha Sr.Sec.School
9. Ralap Sec.School
10. Sichey Sr.Sec.School
11. Penlong Sec School
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Mock Election organized by various Schools under Gyalshing District. Updated
Mock Election was organized by various Government school under Gyalshing District . The main motive was to engage students through activities and facilitating hands on experience to sensitize them on electoral rights and familiarize them with the electoral process of registration and voting. A session on mock election for electing leader for ELC council was conducted.
Name of Schools :
1. Middle Gyalshing Sec School
2. Ribdi Sr Sec School
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Mock Election organized by Sikkim Government College, Rhenock Updated
Sikkim Government College Rhenock conducted a mock election of the Student Representative Council on 4th of July 2022. Electoral Literacy Club in collaboration with Department of Political Science of the college supervised the entire exercise.
The motive behind organising such programme is to acquaint the students with the process of election and to teach them importance of responsible voting in a democracy.
The responsibility of Election officials like Election Commissioner , Returning Officer, Polling Officer, Election Observer etc were all selected from among students who effectively played their roles which greatly helped them learn how election is done and the official roles of such officer in a real election.
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Mock Election organized by Government school under Soreng District Updated
Mock Election was organized by various Government school under Soreng District . The main motive was to engage students through activities and facilitating hands on experience to sensitize them on electoral rights and familiarize them with the electoral process of registration and voting. A session on mock election for electing leader for ELC council was conducted.
Name of the School :
Chakung Sr Sec School (23 June 2022)
Gelling Sr Sec School (05 July 2022)
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Mock Election organized by Government school under Namchi District Updated
Mock Election was organized by various Government school under Namchi District . The main motive was to engage students through activities and facilitating hands on experience to sensitize them on electoral rights and familiarize them with the electoral process of registration and voting. A session on mock election for electing leader for ELC council was conducted.
Name of the School :
Assangthang Secondary School
Ben Secondary School
Lingee Sr Sec School
Sumbuk Sr Sec School
Lingmoo koltang Sr Sec School
Karongthang Sec School
Girls Sr Sec School, Namchi
Melligumpa Sr Sec School
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Mock Election organized by CCCT Polytechnic college, Chisopani Updated
CCCT Polytechnic college, Chisopani under Namchi District conducted the mock election on 26th may 2022. The main objective of the event was to give the students a better understanding of democracy and to help them prepare for their role as Electors and to encourage their participation. The students were educated about the electoral process and were given a basic know how about how the electoral mechanism in the country. They were given a hands-on experience about the actual voting process at the polls. Emphasis was laid on explaining the importance of voting and to stress the fact as to why every vote matters.
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Mock Election organized by Govt.Vocational College, Denam Updated
On Friday, 27 th May 2022 the Electoral Literary Club of Government Vocational College, Dentam organized a Mock Election for the 1 st & 2 nd Year students who are the new voters for the upcoming Election. The session began with the presentation by Ms. Dawkit Lepcha student of 3 rd year and an active member of Electoral Club whereby the significance of voting, voter’s rights, the voter’s registration process, the eligibility criteria for enrolling as a voter, process of casting the vote was highlighted and also emphasized on the online registration medium i.e., nvsp portal.
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Mock Election conducted at Nar Bahadur Bhandari Degree College, Tadong Updated
The Electoral Literacy Club of Nar Bahadur Bhandari Govt. College, Tadong headed by Nodal Officer, Miss Makutaa Rai and team conducted a Mock Election in NBBGC, Seminar Hall on the 26 th of May 2022. The main objective of the event was to give the students a better understanding of democracy and to help them prepare for their role as Electors and to encourage their participation. The students were educated about the electoral process and were given a basic know how about how the electoral mechanism in the country. They were given a hands-on experience about the actual voting process at the polls. Emphasis was laid on explaining the importance of voting and to stress the fact as to why every vote matters.
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Celebrating World Environment day 2022 by office of the CEO, Sikkim Updated
The O/o the Chief Electoral Officer, Sikkim in association with O/o the DEO Gangtok, carried out a plantation drive in the premises of EVM warehouse at DIstrict Administrative Centre, Gangtok to celebrate the World Environment Day 2022.
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Conducting of Mock Election under Pakyong District Updated
Report on Revival of Electoral Literary Club (ELC)
A short programme on revival of Electoral Literary Club (ELC) was held at following Govt. Sec. School on the month of May 2022, under Pakyong District. The main motive was to engage students through activities and facilitating hands on experience to sensitize them on electoral rights and familiarize them with the electoral process of registration and voting. A session on mock election for electing leader for ELC council was conducted.
Name of the School :
(1) Dalapchand Sec.School (Date of conduction of Mock Election 11.05.2022)
(2) Amba Sr.Sec School (Date of conduction of Mock Election 17.05.2022)
(3) Sumin Lingchey Sec.School (Date of conduction of Mock Election 18.05.2022)
(4) Assamlingzey sr.sec.school (19.05.2022)
(5) Barapathing Sec.School (20.05.2022)
(6) Lower sumin sec school (23.05.2022)
(7) Machong sec school (20.05.2022)
(8) Majhitar sec school (21.05.2022)
(9) Pacheykhani sec school (18.05.2022)
(10) Mamring Sec School (23.05.2022)
(11) Phadamchen Sec School (21.05.2022)
(12) Chujachen Sr. Sec School (21.05.2022)
(13) Ahopul kishan Sec School (23.05.2022)
(14) Tareythang Sec.School (24.05.2022)
(15) Duga Sec.School (24.05.2022)
(16) West pendam Sec.School (05.05.2022)
(17) Namcheybong Sec School (20.05.2022)
(18) Mulukey Sec School (25.05.2022)
(19) Kumari Pema Tsedeun Sec School (24.05.2022)
(20) Tikalal Niroula Sr. Sec School (25.05.2022)
(21) Bordan Sec School (26.05.2022)
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SVEEP Activities for the year 2022-2023 Updated
Sikkim begins its SVEEP activities for ELCs in the State for the year 2022- 2023
Mock election is a great activity to impart knowledge and hands-on experience to the ELC Members, it encourages them to be participative and inculcates a sense of pride and responsibility especially in the future voters and new voters.
with this motive a SVEEP drive to conduct Mock Election in all ELCs of the state has been initiated by the office of the CEO Sikkim. The following Government School from Mangan district conducted the mock election for their ELC members on month of May 2022.
Name of School : (1) Mangshila Sr.Sec.School (2) Lachung Sec.School (3) Tingchim Sec.School (4) Phodong Sr.Sec.School (5) Kalzang Gyatsho Sr.Sec.School, Kabi (6) Phensong Sec School (7) Lachen Sr.Sec.School (8) Tingvong Sec.School (9) Hee Gyathang Sr.Sec School (10) Tasa Tengay Sr.Sec School, Chungthang (11) Ghor Sec.School. (12) Passingdang Sec.School.
also, the Government College Mangshila conducted Orientation Programme for students (new voters) under SVEEP ...the participants were informed regarding History of Election in India & Sikkim, Election procedure, EVM & VVPAT functionality, Eligibility & Documents required for voting, malpractices during election & need to vote ethically.
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Voter Awareness Contest 2022 (Sikkim) Updated
Involvement of Social media team (The Voice of Sikkim) along with the officials of CEO Sikkim for promotion of National Voter Awareness Contest.
#PowerOfOneVote
#ceosikkim
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World Disabilities Day - 03.12.2021 Updated
World Disabilities Day observed by the office of the CEO , Sikkim along with the DC South and the EROs of South and East district during the opening ceremony of PWD School at Adash gaon, Singtam East District.
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