CPI seeks three-month extension of electoral roll revision in A.P.
The CPI has requested a three-month extension for the electoral roll revision in Andhra Pradesh, citing procedural errors and political interference. The party claims that many eligible voters, particularly migrants, are at risk of being excluded from the process.
Why it matters
The integrity of electoral rolls is fundamental to democratic processes, and allegations of exclusion can impact the legitimacy of future elections.
The Communist Party of India (CPI) on Monday urged the Election Commission to extend the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh by three months, alleging procedural lapses, political interference and inadequate voter coverage.
A CPI delegation led by State secretary G. Eswaraiah met Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Yadav at the State Secretariat and submitted a memorandum seeking an extension of the revision process, which is scheduled to conclude on July 14. The delegation comprised former MLC Jalli Wilson and CPI State secretariat members Akkineni Vanaja and D. Jagadish. According to the party, Mr. Yadav assured the delegation that the request would be forwarded to the Election Commission of India.
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