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BJP, Congress step up voter registration drive in Telangana
With only two days left for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Telangana, BJP state president N Ramchander Rao has directed party workers to accelerate new voter registration using Form-6.…
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With only two days left for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Telangana, BJP state president N Ramchander Rao has directed party workers to accelerate new voter registration using Form-6. The Times of India reports that Rao urged booth-level agents to ensure proper filing of Form-7 and Form-8 for deletions and corrections, and to stay vigilant for fake votes.
Earlier, the Congress party held a district political affairs committee meeting in Nizamabad on July 31. The Hans India reports that party leaders, including Bodhan MLA P Sudarshan Reddy, called for completing the SIR with nearly 100% coverage and enrolling every eligible voter. Reddy also urged Congress workers to set aside differences and strengthen the party at the grassroots.
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Both parties claim to prioritise transparency, but the SIR process is also a tool for political mobilisation. The BJP's focus on filing objections suggests it expects to challenge existing entries, while Congress emphasises near-100% coverage. The real test will be the final electoral roll: how many new voters were added and how many were deleted after objections. That number will show whether the process served democracy or party interests.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, thehansindia.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
