Cong, IUML Raise Concerns Over Draft Voter List

Fast Summary

• Kozhikode District Congress Committee (DCC) plans to petition the Kerala High Court over alleged discrepancies in the draft voters’ list for local body polls.
• Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) also raised concerns, citing misplaced or missing voter names.
• DCC president K. Praveenkumar accused the State Election Commission of ignoring grievances related to ward delimitation and anomalies in voter lists.
• Allegations were made against CPI(M) regarding a secret leak of the draft voters’ list before its official publication on july 23, 2025.
• Key complaints include:

– Missing voter names from rolls, including prominent leaders like K.C. Shobitha and Sudhamani, along with mass shifts of voters across wards without due process.
– Unscientific ward delimitations impacting guidelines compliance in several municipalities and panchayats such as koduvally and Naduvannur.
– District Collector Snehil Kumar Singh accused by Congress leaders of favoring CPI(M) interests amid claims of sabotage.

Published: July 27, 2025

Indian Opinion Analysis

The growing allegations surrounding discrepancies in Kozhikode’s draft voters’ list introduce critical implications for electoral transparency ahead of local body polls in Kerala. Both DCC and IUML have pointed out procedural lapses-such as unverified shifts of voter rolls across wards, missing entries, alleged leaked drafts to CPI(M), and perceived bias-raising significant questions about accountability at multiple administrative levels.

A thorough review by judicial authorities may be essential not only to address grievances but also to uphold public trust in democratic processes during local elections. Ensuring clarity on delimitation methods could eliminate confusion while restoring balance across contesting political groups amidst mounting tensions over accusations. While political parties frequently enough disagree on logistical elements like electoral rolls or redistricting alignments nationwide, neutral oversight remains key to safeguarding broader institutional integrity.

For further details: Click here