Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer Encourages Voters to Utilize Helpline for Inquiries and Complaints
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New Delhi, Dec 23 (NationPress) As the Assembly elections approach, R. Alice Vaz, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi, on Monday, encouraged voters to take advantage of the helpline number 1950 (toll-free) for assistance with their electoral inquiries and complaints.
To promote inclusivity and accessibility, the helpline is available in approved local and regional languages.
This service operates every day of the week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., providing citizens the flexibility to reach out at their convenience, she stated.
This initiative aims to enhance accessibility, ensuring that each voter receives accurate information and timely support, she added.
The Voter Helpline - 1950 acts as the primary point of contact for individuals seeking help with electoral services, she explained.
Callers can ask about various topics, including EPIC (Voter ID), electoral rolls, polling station information, online registration, voting dates, and other election-related concerns. The helpline is structured to offer comprehensive and user-friendly assistance to all voters in English and Hindi, she added.
In addition to providing information, the helpline also facilitates the registration of complaints.
Citizens can report issues concerning electoral services by calling the toll-free number, 1950. Feedback and suggestions from callers are welcomed to enhance the service quality, she mentioned.
Earlier last month, the CEO reported that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) collected nearly 1.62 lakh forms during house visits to manage additions, deletions, and corrections in the electoral roll over the past three months.
On November 28, Vaz also pointed out that for the upcoming Assembly elections, the number of polling stations is expected to rise by 70, ensuring improved accessibility and convenience for voters throughout Delhi.
She indicated that house-to-house verification was carried out by BLOs from August 20 to identify unenrolled voters, potential electors who will be 18 by October 1, 2025, and necessary deletions, such as entries for deceased or voters who have permanently relocated.
"Multiple entries and family splits were also noted. During this extensive verification drive, BLOs collected about 1.62 lakh forms (6, 7, and 8) to handle additions, deletions, and corrections in the electoral roll," Vaz stated in a report.
