Kerala Assembly Elections: 750 Polling Officials in Ernakulam Reportedly Denied Voting Rights
Kerala Assembly elections: Unions allege about 750 polling officials in Ernakulam ‘denied’ right to vote
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In Ernakulam district, nearly 750 government officials on polling duty were allegedly unable to vote in the Kerala Assembly elections due to issues with postal ballot issuance. This situation has sparked statewide protests and legal actions, as confirmed by employee unions and NGOs.
- 01Approximately 750 polling officials in Ernakulam were unable to vote.
- 02The issue arose from lapses in postal ballot issuance.
- 03Statewide protests have erupted in response to the situation.
- 04The figure was corroborated by multiple employee unions and NGOs.
- 05Officials affected include those in presiding officer roles and above.
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In a significant controversy surrounding the Kerala Assembly elections, nearly 750 government officials in Ernakulam district were reportedly denied their right to vote while on polling duty. Employee unions allege that lapses in the issuance of postal ballots were the cause of this issue. The figure of 743 officials unable to exercise their franchise was confirmed by both the NGO Union and the Joint Council, prominent unions affiliated with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Communist Party of India. The situation has led to widespread protests across the state and has prompted legal action. Sources from the Congress-backed NGO Association also support the reported figure, highlighting the gravity of the situation affecting officials in key polling positions.
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This incident raises concerns about the electoral process and the rights of government employees, potentially affecting their trust in the electoral system.
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