Asaduddin Owaisi Advocates for Inclusive Voter Registration
Voter list a citizenship issue, not electoral: Asaduddin Owaisi

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Asaduddin Owaisi, leader of the AIMIM, emphasizes the importance of including every genuine voter's name in the electoral rolls, framing it as a citizenship issue. He criticizes the exclusion of names and calls for unity across political lines to ensure inclusivity in voter registration efforts.
- 01Owaisi highlights the importance of voter registration as a citizenship issue, not just an electoral matter.
- 02He encourages inclusivity, stating that even political opponents should have their names on the voter list.
- 03AIMIM has set up helpdesk centers in Hyderabad and Telangana to assist citizens with the registration process.
- 04Owaisi criticizes the West Bengal government's cancellation of benefits for 2.7 million excluded voters as unjust.
- 05He calls for collective efforts to ensure every genuine voter's name is included, regardless of their background.
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Asaduddin Owaisi, the chief of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) and Member of Parliament from Hyderabad, has called for a collective effort to ensure that every genuine voter's name is included in the electoral rolls, framing the issue as one of citizenship rather than merely electoral participation. He stressed the importance of inclusivity, urging that even the names of political opponents should be registered to prevent future grievances about exclusion. Owaisi expressed concern over the hardships faced by individuals whose names are not on the list, citing the situation in West Bengal where the government has unjustly canceled ration cards and pensions for 2.7 million people excluded from electoral rolls. He condemned this action as a misuse of public funds and emphasized that such decisions should only be made after verifying citizenship status. To facilitate voter registration, AIMIM has established helpdesk centers across Hyderabad and Telangana, providing assistance to citizens. Owaisi concluded by reiterating the need for unity and inclusivity in ensuring that all genuine voters are represented on the electoral list.
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The exclusion of names from voter lists affects citizens' access to essential services like ration cards and pensions, particularly in West Bengal.
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