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Andhra Congress Seeks Answers Over Electoral Roll Irregularities
The Andhra Pradesh Congress says there may be problems with voter lists.
It says some eligible voters may have been removed.
The party protested in Vijayawada and asked the Election Commission to show official documents.
It also questioned changes to a voter-registration form called Form-6.
Congress wants an independent review of the Special Intensive Revision process.
It asked for an audit of ECINET data security.
The Election Commission says its decisions followed the law and had agreement from all three Commissioners.
The two sides therefore disagree about whether the voter-list process has been transparent and properly handled.
The Andhra Pradesh Congress protested in Vijayawada over alleged electoral-roll irregularities and voter deletions.
Congress demanded documentary answers, including file notings, minutes and action-taken reports concerning 14 objections.
The party sought disclosure of the legal basis and gazette notifications for alleged changes to Form-6.
Congress called for an independent audit of ECINET data security and a review of reported voter deletions in Goa.
The Election Commission said SIR orders had unanimous approval and that Form-6 updates were upheld by the Supreme Court.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Congress leaders and workers, led by APCC vice president Kolanukonda Shivaji, protested against the Election Commission, headed by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- What
- They demanded documentary explanations and other actions over alleged electoral-roll irregularities, voter deletions, Form-6 changes and the Special Intensive Revision process.
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- Monday, September 28; the year is not specified in the report.
- Why
- Congress said transparency and accountability in electoral-roll maintenance were essential and sought answers, an independent review and an inquiry into the Election Commission’s functioning.
Congress’s Claims and Demands
Election Commission’s Response
Electoral-roll transparency
Congress’s Claims and Demands
Congress demanded public disclosure of file notings, minutes, action-taken reports and legal explanations instead of statements alone.
Election Commission’s Response
The Election Commission said its orders had full legal sanction and followed established statutory procedures.
Special Intensive Revision
Congress’s Claims and Demands
Congress demanded that the SIR process be paused until an independent review is completed.
Election Commission’s Response
The Election Commission said all SIR orders received unanimous consent from all three Commissioners.
Form-6 changes
Congress’s Claims and Demands
Congress sought the legal basis and relevant gazette notifications for alleged changes to Form-6 and questioned possible voter exclusion.
Election Commission’s Response
The Election Commission said the updates to Form-6 for voter enrolment were upheld by the Supreme Court.
Key facts
- Protesting organization
- Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee
- Location
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Main demand
- Documentary answers from the Election Commission
- Issues raised
- Alleged voter deletions, electoral-roll irregularities and changes to Form-6
- Additional demand
- An independent audit of ECINET data security
- SIR demand
- Keep the Special Intensive Revision process on hold pending an independent review
- Election Commission position
- It said SIR orders received unanimous consent from all three Commissioners and followed statutory procedures
Quotes
Andhra Pradesh Congress Party
The Congress party, through an official release, stated its demands concerning electoral-roll issues.
“The APCC demands documentary answers from the Election Commission on the issues being raised regarding irregularities in electoral rolls, deletion of eligible voters, changes in the voter registration process and transparency in the electoral system”
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“file notings, minutes and action taken reports relating to the 14 objections reportedly recorded at the level of Election Commissioners be made public.”
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