Kolkata, Sep 1 (PTI) The new Electors Verification Programme (EVP) which seeks to update electoral rolls through crowd sourcing was launched at the office of Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal, here on Sunday.

A CEO's office statement said here, CEO Aariz Aftab launched the EVP programme in the city, while district election officers did it in the districts.

Under the EVP, a voter from each family will get a username and password, allowing a person to upload all documents related to electoral registration.

The EVP will remain in operation up to October 15. PTI

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