A delegation on behalf of Archdiocese of Bangalore on Tuesday, submitted a memorandum to the chief electoral officer (CEO), alleging that numerous names belonging to minority communities have been deleted from the ultimate electoral roll in Shivajinagar constituency in Bengaluru.
The delegation alleged that of the entire variety of 9,195 names, about 8,000 lacking names embrace voters from the SC (Scheduled Caste), backward courses and the Muslim communities.
“It’s unfathomable and unbelievable that out of 193 cubicles, 91 of them have been selectively picked up and the names that have been beneath the voters’ lists these cubicles are deleted, the place numerous minorities reside in these pockets. The injury brought on is unbelievable to be believed!” the memorandum learn.
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“We concern that many constituencies throughout the town would have been tampered and meddled with impunity. If such mischiefs are allowed to hold on unchecked, the arrogance of the individuals within the electoral course of will probably be destroyed and devastated past measure,” it additional mentioned.
The ultimate electoral roll 2023 was launched by the state election fee on January 15.
“We have now submitted a memorandum and requested the chief electoral officer (CEO) to research. In Shivajinagar constituency, 9,000 names are lacking. By the way, these names belong to the minority group. We’re a bit disturbed about it. This info was given to the Archbishop,” JA Kanthraj, PRO and Spokesperson, Archdiocese of Bangalore mentioned.
Kanthraj identified that his title can be lacking from the electoral roll in Koramangala.
“The truth is, my title from Koramangala is lacking. I’ve been staying right here for 20 years. The chief electoral officer himself checked this. My spouse’s title can be lacking. I’ve been paying taxes in Koramangala for 20 years. If I had realised this on the day of polling, I’d have come empty handed. Think about, now many hundreds of individuals may need missed that chance,” he mentioned.
Kanthraj mentioned the authorities have already made an announcement relating to the difficulty, and the chief electoral officer is planning to have camps in three areas so that individuals get their names licensed and included.
A response from the workplace of the chief election officer is awaited.