Visakhapatnam's Voter Roll Digitisation: Who's Accountable for the Missing Names?
Visakhapatnam has completed the digitisation of 20.23 lakh electors, but concerns arise over 2,40,209 missing names. Citizens question the government's accountability.
Visakhapatnam's Voter Roll Digitisation: Who's Accountable for the Missing Names?
In a significant move towards electoral transparency, Visakhapatnam has finalised the digitisation of its voter roll, covering 20.23 lakh electors. However, a troubling issue has come to light: 2,40,209 names have been flagged as absent, shifted, deceased, or duplicated, raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.
Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore has announced that those excluded from the list can apply for inclusion using Form 6 between July 31 and August 30. However, this raises pressing questions: What measures are in place to ensure that eligible voters are not unfairly left out? How will the authorities address the discrepancies in the voter roll?
As citizens prepare to rectify their voter status, the government must be held accountable for ensuring that every eligible citizen's right to vote is protected. The missing names serve as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance in the electoral process, leaving many wondering if their voices will be heard come election time. As reported by The Hindu.
Source: The Hindu
