Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Hyderabad voters face issues with missing names in 2002 electoral rolls
In Hyderabad, many people who have been voting for a long time are having trouble because their names are not in the 2002 voter list.
They have voter ID cards from before 2002 and have voted in every election, but now they can't finish the process to update the voter list.
This is also causing problems for their children, who can't link their records to their parents.
An organization called ASEEM is helping these voters by asking them to report their issues and promising to talk to the Election Commission to fix the problem.
Long-time voters in Hyderabad find their names missing from the 2002 electoral rolls despite having valid EPIC cards.
The issue prevents voters from completing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and linking their children's records.
Voters have been voting in every election and possess valid EPIC cards issued before 2002.
The Association for Socio-Economic Empowerment of the Marginalized (ASEEM) is helping affected voters by asking them to report their cases.
ASEEM plans to take up the matter with the Election Commission of India to ensure no eligible voter is denied their democratic right.
- Who
- Long-time voters in Hyderabad with EPIC cards issued before 2002
- What
- Missing names in the 2002 electoral rolls
- When
- During the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- Discrepancies in the 2002 electoral rolls prevent voters from completing the SIR process and linking their children's records.
Voters' Concerns
Election Commission's Process
Voter Inclusion
Voters' Concerns
Voters argue that their names should be included as they have valid EPIC cards and have voted in previous elections.
Election Commission's Process
The Election Commission relies on the 2002 electoral rolls as a reference, which may not include all eligible voters.
- Issue
- Missing names in 2002 electoral rolls
- Affected Voters
- Long-time voters with EPIC cards issued before 2002
- Process
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- Impact
- Difficulty in completing the SIR process and linking children's records
- Organization Involved
- Association for Socio-Economic Empowerment of the Marginalized (ASEEM)
- Contact Number
- 9347137002