Election Commission launches ‘Mission 414’ campaign in Himachal Pradesh to boost voter turnout

The Election Commission (EC) of India has launched a special campaign in Himachal Pradesh to maximise voter turnout in 414 polling stations which registered less than 60% voting in the last Lok Sabha polls.

The Election Commission (EC) of India has launched a special campaign in Himachal Pradesh to maximise voter turnout in 414 polling stations which registered less than 60% voting in the last Lok Sabha polls.

Bypolls to six Assembly seats that fell vacant after disqualification of Congress MLAs would be held simultaneously with four Lok Sabha seats in Himachal Pradesh in the last phase on June 1.

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“The main focus of the campaign — “Mission 414” — is increasing the vote percentage in 414 identified polling stations which registered less than 60% voting in the last Lok Sabha polls,” Chief Electoral Officer, Himachal Pradesh, Maneesh Garg told PTI on March 18.

“Awareness campaigns and cultural events would be held besides making these 414 stations model polling stations. Booth youth icons from first time voters would be roped in and special invitation cards made by children would be given to prospective voters,” he said.

“Letters had been sent to the respective Deputy Commissioners in February for increasing voter participation in low voter turnout polling stations and Assembly constituencies,” sources in the Department said.

Assembly bypoll in Himachal is set to be a critical test for the ruling Congress