Chennai: In a massive electoral roll verification drive, over 2.88 lakh Chennai residents have been issued notices for multiple entries in the voter lists. The move is part of an initiative to clean up electoral records and prevent fraud before upcoming elections. However, the response from residents has been underwhelming, with only 2% replying to Election Registration Officers (EROs) so far.
Why Were Notices Sent?
ЁЯЪи Duplicate voter registrations тАУ Residents found with their names in multiple locations.
ЁЯЪи Voter list clean-up тАУ Ensuring accuracy in electoral rolls ahead of elections.
ЁЯЪи Preventing electoral fraud тАУ Avoiding double voting and manipulation.
Challenges in the Verification Process
ЁЯУм 42% of notices returned тАУ The postal department has sent back a significant portion of notices due to:
тЬФ Address mismatches
тЬФ Residents moving to new locations
тЬФ Incorrect or outdated voter information
Election CommissionтАЩs Actions
тЬФ Strict voter verification process in all Chennai Assembly constituencies
тЬФ Field officers deployed to verify cases where voters havenтАЩt responded
тЬФ Door-to-door surveys planned for unverified entries
Impact on Chennai Voters
ЁЯУМ Genuine voters may be removed if they fail to respond
ЁЯУМ Potential delay in electoral registration process
ЁЯУМ Strengthening election integrity by eliminating duplicates
How Can Residents Verify Their Voter Details?
тЬФ Visit the nearest ERO office with proof of residence
тЬФ Check voter details on the Election Commission website
тЬФ Submit corrections through online portals
WhatтАЩs Next?
ЁЯУМ Final electoral roll to be published after verification
ЁЯУМ Legal action for fraudulent registrations
ЁЯУМ Voter awareness campaigns to increase participation
With the elections approaching, authorities are intensifying efforts to ensure a transparent and accurate voter list, urging residents to verify their details and respond to notices promptly.
