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EC will find satisfactory solution to issues raised at all-party meeting: Rawat (Lead)
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner O.P. Rawat on Monday said “satisfactory solution” will be found to the issues raised at an all-party meeting convened by the poll panel with some major parties demanding reverting to paper ballots while there were mixed views on simultaneous polls.
Demands for linking Aadhaar numbers with electors’ detail, providing free airtime in the private media, and measures to regulate publicity in the no-campaign period in view of proliferation of electronic and digital media, were made by political parties in the meeting.
According to an official release, the Election Commission told the political parties that the process of roll revision in all states will start from September 1 and will continue for two months — more than the usual period of one month — in view of the festival season.
“The commission assured all the political parties that each of the suggestions will be looked into and will be responded by Commission in a time-bound manner,” it said.
The parties assured the Commission that they would extend requisite support in the process of preparation of electoral rolls. They also suggested sharing copies of the deletion list.
The release said some political parties requested the Commission to fix a certain percentage of Voter Verifiable Paper Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips-count to enhance the trust in electronic voting machines (EVMs).
The Commission assured them that it is being looked into with the expert inputs of Indian Statistical Institute.
The commission also said that a candidate may approach the Returning Officer concerned for the specific count of VVPAT of a polling station under the law already available.
Rawat, who briefly interacted with the media after the meeting, said the poll panel takes a comprehensive view of the suggestions given to it and will take a call on putting a ceiling on party expenditure in the elections.
“Some of the parties said that going back to ballot is really bad because ‘we don’t want to bring back the booth capturing’. At the same time, some parties said there are some problems with EVMs and issues with VVPATs slip count. All those things have been noted by the EC commission and it will take a call,” Rawat told reporters here.
“We will definitely look into the issues presented by them. There will be a satisfactory solution to them,” Rawat added.
He said the major takeaway from the meeting was that political parties were “very positive and very constructive” in suggesting the ways and means to further improve the integrity of the elections.
He said parties also raised the issue of simultaneous elections. “Parties have raised the issue of ‘one nation and one polls’. A few supported and others opposed it.”
The parties welcomed the discussion for enhancing the role of women in the electoral process and suggested a ceiling on expenditure limit for legislative council elections.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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