SIR: Over 76,000 applications seeking inclusion rejected; net additions far lower than draft stage deletions
The Chief Electoral Officer's office in Karnataka has rejected over 76,000 applications for inclusion in the electoral rolls. These rejections occur alongside a massive deletion of names categorized as absent, shifted, or deceased.
Why it matters
Highlights the integrity and maintenance processes of electoral rolls, which are fundamental to the democratic process.
SIR: Over 76,000 applications seeking inclusion rejected; net additions far lower than draft stage deletions left During the same period, 58,475 Form 7 applications seeking deletion of names were received. Of these, 23,926 were accepted, and the corresponding entries will be deleted. FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/tjzy7d/article71612073.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/SIR%20Citizenship%20Package.jpg Muhammed Mukhtar T H _12553 These net additions will be reflected in the final electoral rolls, scheduled to be published on October 27 in the State Bengaluru A total of 76,176 Form 6 applications seeking inclusion in the final electoral rolls have been rejected by the Chief Electoral Officer’s (CEO) office on various grounds, including submission of duplicate applications and applicants not being available during verification, besides other reasons. Between June 16, when the electoral rolls were frozen, and September 23, the last date to file claims and objections, a total of 7,87,534 Form 6 applications were received.
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