DW BUREAU / Chandigarh A special summary revision to update the voters list has begun in Punjab, Chief Electoral Officer Karuna Raju said here. The special summary revision 2023 began with the publication of a draft electoral roll and would be carried out till December 8, he said on Wednesday. "Citizens will also get the opportunity for filing claims and objections during this period," Raju said in a statement here. The official held a meeting with representatives of political parties to handover the draft publication of electoral rolls, according to an official statement. Raju apprised the representatives that consequent upon amendment in section 14 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and corresponding changes in the Registration of Electors Rule, 1960, four qualifying dates including, 1st January, 1st April, 1st July and 1st October have come into force starting from August 1, 2022. The CEO Punjab informed the representatives of political parties that as per the directions of the Election Commission of India, the process of collection of Aadhar number of registered electors on voluntary basis is being carried out in the state, and 66.38 per cent electors have already linked their Aadhaar with voter cards. Seeking cooperation of the political parties, he said special camps would be held on November 19-20 and December 3-4 where booth-level officers would be present at their respective polling stations. He also appealed to all the representatives of the political parties to appoint booth-level agents and participate in the special camps to ensure enrolment of eligible electors. Earlier, a cyclothon under the banner of 'pedal for participative elections' was organised. (editor@dailyworld.in)