The Economic Times

Pehle vote gaya, phir jhuggi gayi: SIR hearing lays bare voters ordeal in Delhi

A recent public hearing revealed significant issues with the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Witnesses from multiple states presented cases of wrongful voter deletions, despite having valid documentation. Testimonies included individuals with long-standing residency and voting records facing challenges in enrollment. An independent commission recommended community engagement to improve voter roll accuracy before finalization. Over 60% of individuals flagged for discrepancies have been verified under eased procedures.