Archive · 1 Oct 2026
NCP-SP Protests Pune SIR, Demands Inquiry Into Voter-List Revision
NCP-SP held a protest in Pune about changes to voter lists.
The party is worried that some eligible voters may have had their names removed.
It wants the election authorities to explain why names are deleted.
It also wants voters to receive notice and a chance to provide documents before deletion.
The party asked for an inquiry into how the voter-list revision is being managed.
It requested an independent check of the digital voter database.
It also wants a system for voters to appeal deletions.
The party said the process should be fair and not help any political party unfairly.
NCP-SP protested outside the Pune District Collector’s Office against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
The party cited concerns over deleted voter names, restoration difficulties and the transparency of the process.
It sought an independent inquiry into Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s functioning during the SIR exercise.
The memorandum called for notice, reasons, document submission and a hearing before eligible voters’ names are deleted.
The party also demanded a technical audit, independent appeals mechanism and review of final SIR decisions.
- Who
- The Pune city (West) unit of NCP-SP, led by Vishal Vilasrao Tambe, staged the protest.
- What
- The party opposed aspects of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and demanded an inquiry and greater transparency.
- When
- The protest took place on Thursday during the ongoing SIR exercise.
- Where
- Outside the Pune District Collector’s Office in Pune.
- Why
- The party raised concerns about voter-name deletions, restoration difficulties, digital-record changes and the protection of eligible voters’ rights.
- Protesting party
- NCP-SP’s Pune city (West) unit
- Party leader
- Vishal Vilasrao Tambe
- Issue
- Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
- Main demand
- An independent inquiry into the functioning of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar regarding the SIR process
- Voter protections sought
- Prior notice, stated reasons, document submission and an effective hearing before deletion
- Technical demand
- An independent audit of voter databases and related digital systems
- Additional demand
- An independent grievance-redressal mechanism and review of final SIR decisions