Electoral-roll revision reviewed in Visakhapatnam, ASR
Electoral authorities in Visakhapatnam and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts are conducting a rigorous review of the electoral-roll revision process. Officials are verifying voter data to ensure accuracy and prevent unauthorized deletions or additions.
Why it matters
Ensures the integrity of the democratic process by maintaining accurate voter rolls and preventing electoral fraud.
Electoral authorities in Visakhapatnam and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts reviewed the ongoing electoral-roll revision process on Thursday, with officials directed to ensure that verification and deletion of entries were carried out strictly according to rules.
In Visakhapatnam, Roll Observer S. Bhargavi directed officials to conduct field-level verification of rejected applications and doubtful cases wherever necessary, rather than relying solely on records. She said a clear reason should be recorded before deleting any voter from the electoral roll and stressed that field-level information and data entered in the ECINet should match.
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