Mapping exercise is related to citizenship verification under Constitution, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated that the current electoral roll revision is a constitutional citizenship verification exercise. He emphasized that the process aims to remove ineligible names rather than delete valid voters.
Why it matters
Clarifying the purpose of electoral roll updates is critical for maintaining public trust in the integrity of the democratic process.
The Election Commission’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is fundamentally a citizenship verification exercise mandated by the Constitution and electoral laws, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said on Friday (July 17).
The article focuses on the official explanation provided by the Election Commission, presenting the government's stance on the mapping exercise.
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