CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday urged people across the state to participate in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying eligible voters must ensure their names are included in the revised voter list to exercise their franchise and continue receiving benefits under government welfare schemes, including the Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana.
Appealing to all eligible voters, Mann said only those whose names are included in the new electoral rolls after submitting the SIR form will be able to vote and avail the benefits of government schemes.
In a video message from Bengaluru, where he is on a health and wellness retreat, Mann said it was important for every eligible voter to complete the SIR process so their names are included in the revised electoral rolls.
"It is very important for every eligible voter to fill out the SIR form so that your name is included in the new electoral roll. If your name does not appear in the voter list, you will not be able to exercise your democratic right to vote. I urge every Punjabi to complete this process on time and protect this invaluable right," he said.
The chief minister said the Special Intensive Revision aims to strengthen democracy at the grassroots level and appealed to people across Punjab to participate in the exercise. He also assured citizens of full support during the process.
Mann said those facing difficulties in filling out the SIR form could seek assistance from local Aam Aadmi Party volunteers.
"If anyone faces any difficulty while filling out the SIR form, they should contact the local volunteers of the Aam Aadmi Party, who will extend every possible assistance," he said.
Congratulating women in the state on the launch of the Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana, Mann said the government had fulfilled another major promise made to the people.
He said women beneficiaries above the age of 18 had started receiving notifications about financial assistance being credited directly to their bank accounts.
According to Mann, women in Punjab will receive Rs 1,000 per month under the scheme, while women belonging to the Scheduled Caste category will receive Rs 1,500 per month. He said nearly 97% of women in the state are expected to benefit from the initiative, for which the government has allocated Rs 9,300 crore.
Mann again appealed to people to participate in the Special Intensive Revision process to ensure their names remain on the electoral rolls.
"To continue receiving the benefits of Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna and other social welfare initiatives of the Punjab Government, every eligible voter must participate in the SIR process so that their genuine vote is not deleted from the electoral rolls," he said.
