Training and rehearsal programme on EVM and statutory items conducted

DIPR Imphal, Jan 20: One day Rehearsal and Training programme on EVM and statutory items was conducted for the newly appointed presiding officers and polling officers of Tamenglong District for the upcoming 11th Manipur Assembly Election 2017 at Indoor Stadium in Tamenlong District Headquarter. Speaking on the occasion, S.D.O. of Khoupum David talked about the role of presiding officer and polling officer. He also further explained about the complex cases that may crop up during polling day and during elections. Gonguilu Gangmei, SDO of Nungba elaborated the process of how to handle the EVM machine through audio visual medium in a very simple and systematic way. She also further interacted with the newly appointed presiding officer and polling officer regarding handling of special situations such as challenged votes, tendered votes, proxy votes, natural calamities, riots, and booth capturing. The training and rehearsal programme was attended by Tamenglong DC Marachan Luikham, SDO Tamei, Kachamthai Gangmei, and District election officer D Meidinbui. Around 200 people participated in the training programme