Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Congress Demands Inquiry Into Alleged Electoral Roll Irregularities
Congress leaders in Warangal said some voter names may have been illegally changed or removed from electoral lists.
They asked for an independent and detailed investigation.
Congress workers held a rally and protest outside the district collector’s office.
They said voting must be protected because it is important for democracy.
The leaders also asked the Election Commission to answer allegations openly.
They demanded action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Kadiyam Kavya separately criticised the central government’s policies involving the Railways, LIC and BSNL.
Similar protests were held in other district headquarters in the former Warangal district.
Warangal West MLA Naini Rajender Reddy demanded an independent inquiry into alleged illegal changes and deletions in electoral rolls.
Congress workers held a rally and protest in Hanamkonda in support of Rahul Gandhi’s “vote theft” campaign.
The protesters demanded action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and greater transparency from the Election Commission.
Naini Rajender Reddy, Kadiyam Kavya and Revuri Prakash Reddy submitted a complaint to the district collector.
Kadiyam Kavya also criticised alleged efforts to privatise public-sector enterprises and the BJP’s approach to Warangal development.
- Who
- Warangal Congress leaders Naini Rajender Reddy, Kadiyam Kavya and Revuri Prakash Reddy, along with Congress workers.
- What
- They protested alleged illegal changes and deletions in electoral rolls and demanded an independent inquiry and transparent responses.
- When
- Monday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- From the Arts College auditorium to the district collectorate in Hanamkonda, Warangal.
- Why
- They said alleged electoral-roll irregularities could undermine voting rights, democracy and public confidence in elections.
- Main demand
- An independent and comprehensive inquiry into alleged illegal changes and deletions in electoral rolls.
- Protest location
- Hanamkonda, with a rally from the Arts College auditorium to the collectorate.
- Political campaign
- The protest supported Rahul Gandhi’s “vote theft” campaign.
- Action requested
- The protesters sought action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- Complaint submitted by
- Naini Rajender Reddy, Kadiyam Kavya and Revuri Prakash Reddy submitted a complaint to the district collector.
- Additional criticism
- Kadiyam Kavya criticised alleged privatisation of the Railways, LIC and BSNL.
- Wider protests
- Similar Congress protests were held at district headquarters across the erstwhile Warangal district.