TDP Seeks Procedural Clarity, Safeguards Against Wrongful Deletions in Electoral Roll Management

TDP suggests third-party audits of electoral rolls under CAG

Amaravati: The TDP has suggested strengthening electoral roll verification by conducting annual third-party audits under the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, to identify anomalies. It also urged ECI to start the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Andhra early and advocated that deletion of any voter must be based on a reasoned order, proper notice, and an opportunity to respond. It also called for using Al-driven tools to…

TDP seeks procedural clarity, safeguards against wrongful deletions in electoral roll management

TDP, in a representation to the Election Commission of India, proposes a series of reforms to ensure timely, inclusive, and tech-driven voter roll revisions

NDA ally TDP urges Election Commission to revamp SIR guidelines, cites concerns over voter rights, timing

In a key political move, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), a major ally of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), has submitted a detailed memorandum to the Election Commission (EC) seeking significant reforms in the conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The party's appeal comes amid growing political controversy over the ongoing SIR in Bihar and ahead of upcoming electoral exercises across the country. SIR should be c…