Shillong(Meghalaya), Jan 30 : The Office of the District Election Officer, East Khasi Hills today organised a District Level Outreach Programme for low turnout polling stations at the Conference Room, Office of the Deputy Commissioner here in the presence of the East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner S.C Sadhu, Assistant Commissioner Smti Saloni Verma, Booth Level Officers(BLOs) and the Headmen of the various localities.
During the programme the officials of the Election Branch and the BLOs and Headmen discussed the reasons behind low voter turnout in the elections in particular polling stations. They had suggested steps and strategies to improve voter participation in the Assembly Elections to be held on Feb 27 .