Bhubaneswar: During a three-day special drive conducted across the state from October 7, the Odisha Chief Electoral Office received a total of 33,515 Form-6 applications for inclusion of names in the electoral rolls.

The Odisha CEO organised the special drive from October 7 to 9, acting on directives issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

A total of 26,446 special camps were held across various districts during the campaign. Awareness about voter registration was raised in the camps as well as to facilitate the submission of application forms.

Of the total applications received, 1,448 Form-6 applications were submitted by eligible voters whose names had not been included in the electoral rolls during the SIR process. Another 32,067 applications were received from new and young voters eligible for registration.

The Odisha CEO Officials said the drive was held with an aim to ensure eligible citizens who could not get their names included in the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process get an opportunity to register themselves. The drive was also aimed at new and young voters.

Meanwhile, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will continue door-to-door visits across the state till the end of October. They will inform eligible citizens about voter registration, inclusion of names and necessary corrections in the electoral rolls, besides providing guidance on the application process.

Special assistance will be provided to eligible citizens whose names could not be included during the SIR exercise and young people who have become eligible to register as voters. They will be guided in submitting Form-6 applications to get their names included in the electoral rolls.