Telangana Congress Voices Concerns Over Electoral Roll Revision Process
Telangana Congress raises concerns over SIR process
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The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) has raised concerns with the Chief Electoral Officer regarding the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They emphasize the need for a transparent, phased revision process over 1.5 to 2 years, citing significant voter population growth since the last revision in 2002.
- 01TPCC leaders, including president Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud, met with Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudarshan Reddy to discuss the SIR process.
- 02The Congress party seeks to extend the SIR timeline to 1.5 to 2 years to reduce administrative pressure and allow for public input.
- 03Concerns were raised about alleged irregularities in the pre-SIR mapping process, including improper verification by Booth Level Officers (BLOs).
- 04The party demands geo-tagged proof of BLO visits and proper training for Booth Level Agents (BLAs) to ensure transparency.
- 05Congress opposes the requirement for proof of citizenship during the SIR, fearing it could lead to exclusionary practices similar to the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
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The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) met with Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudarshan Reddy to express concerns over the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana. Led by TPCC president Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud, the delegation included various party leaders and emphasized the need for a fair and transparent revision process. They pointed out that nearly 25 years have passed since the last SIR in 2002, and the voter population has significantly increased since then. The Congress party proposed that the SIR process should be conducted over 1.5 to 2 years to alleviate administrative pressure and allow for adequate public feedback. They also raised issues regarding alleged irregularities in the pre-SIR mapping process, including BLOs conducting verification from fixed locations rather than door-to-door as required. Additionally, the Congress party requested geo-tagged proof of BLO visits and opposed the need for proof of citizenship during the SIR, asserting that it should not mimic a backdoor National Register of Citizens (NRC) process. They called for safeguards for migrant voters and awareness programs for marginalized communities.
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The proposed changes to the electoral roll revision process could significantly affect voter registration and participation in Telangana, particularly for marginalized groups.
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