District Election Office, Leh organised an awareness camp on Voter ID and Aadhar linkage, an initiative of the Election Commission of India under SVEEP activities, at Eco Park, Leh on August 24.

Secretary, Election Department, UT Ladakh, Padma Angmo highlighted the important role that youth could play in making such an awareness camp successful with their active participation. She added that linking of Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) and Aadhar is a great initiative that would restrict impersonation of voting and ensure authenticity. 

Secretary Padma Angmo congratulated the  District Election Office and SVEEP team for organising such an awareness programme with the active participation of youths.  She also stressed achieving 100 percent enrollment of all the eligible voters.

Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse briefed about the two major initiatives of ECI under SVEEP, including the linking of Voter ID and Aadhar and the Special Summary Revision.

He added that voter ID and Aadhar linkage would eradicate duplicacy and bogus voting. He shared the easy measures available for linking EPIC and Aadhar by visiting the voter helpline app or nvsp portal or voter helpline number.

Further, he said that Special Summary Revision with different qualifying dates would ensure higher enrollment of eligible voters. He also informed that under the SVEEP election clubs have been formed at schools and colleges to spread awareness about SVEEP activities.

DC Leh urged the public to be responsible citizens and a voter by participating in the ECI initiatives.

Musical and cultural performances were also showcased during the event.