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Bengaluru Voters Alarmed as Polling Booths Disappear from 2002 List
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 19 Jul 2026, 01:49 PM
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Voters in Bengaluru are worried after several polling booths listed in the 2002 electoral roll were found missing, raising concerns about the integrity of the upcoming elections.
The Election Commission has reported that a number of polling booths that were recorded in the 2002 electoral roll are no longer present in Bengaluru, sparking unease among voters in the city. The missing booths are located in several wards across the metropolitan area, according to preliminary data released by the commission.
Local residents have expressed frustration, noting that the absence of these booths could affect voter turnout and the overall fairness of the election process. Some voters fear that the removal of polling stations may be an attempt to manipulate voter access.
Election officials have assured the public that an investigation is underway to determine why the booths disappeared and whether any administrative errors or deliberate actions are involved. They also stated that alternative arrangements are being considered to ensure all eligible voters can cast their ballots.
The situation remains a point of concern as the next general election approaches, with authorities emphasizing the need to uphold transparency and maintain public confidence in the electoral system.
Local residents have expressed frustration, noting that the absence of these booths could affect voter turnout and the overall fairness of the election process. Some voters fear that the removal of polling stations may be an attempt to manipulate voter access.
Election officials have assured the public that an investigation is underway to determine why the booths disappeared and whether any administrative errors or deliberate actions are involved. They also stated that alternative arrangements are being considered to ensure all eligible voters can cast their ballots.
The situation remains a point of concern as the next general election approaches, with authorities emphasizing the need to uphold transparency and maintain public confidence in the electoral system.