1 month ago
Residents Fill Forms for Two States Amid Disputed Villages
In some villages that belong to both Maharashtra and Telangana, people have to choose which state they belong to.
The residents filled out forms for both states because they want to keep their votes in the state that gives them land papers.
The Election Commission will soon say that each person can only vote in one state.
The residents are worried because they get help from both states and have IDs from both.
The Maharashtra government has made a committee to decide who owns the land and give the land papers.
The Telangana government stopped giving land papers after 2014.
The residents want both states to decide quickly so they can keep their votes in the right state.
Residents of 12 disputed villages between Maharashtra and Telangana filled voter enumeration forms for both states.
They fear the Election Commission will require them to keep a single voter identity card.
Residents want to retain votes in the state that issues land titles (pattas) for their properties.
Maharashtra has formed a committee to investigate land titles and issue pattas.
Telangana has stopped issuing land papers (pahanis) since 2014, causing disputes over land ownership.
- Who
- Residents of 12 disputed villages, local gram panchayat members, and state officials from Maharashtra and Telangana
- What
- Residents filled voter enumeration forms for both states and are awaiting decisions on land titles and voter identity
- Where
- Disputed villages between Maharashtra and Telangana, including Parandholi and Mukhaddamguda
- When
- The situation is unfolding as the Election Commission prepares to enforce single voter identity rules
- Why
- Residents want to retain votes in the state that issues land titles (pattas), while authorities aim to eliminate duplicate voting
Key facts
- Number of villages
- 12
- States involved
- Maharashtra and Telangana
- Issue
- Duplicate voter registration and land title disputes
- Current status
- Residents have filled enumeration forms for both states
- Government action
- Maharashtra has formed a committee to address land titles
Quotes
Ramdas Ranveer
Resident of Mukhaddamguda who met Maharashtra Chief Minister
“The Maharashtra government has conducted a land survey in the disputed villages after a section of residents of disputed villages met the CM and brought the issue to his notice.”
deccanchronicle.com
“She filled the enumeration form for two states and will retain her vote in the state that issues pattas to their lands.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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