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Election Commission Urged to Clarify Why 97 Eligible Goa Voters Were Excluded From Rolls
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 11:45 PM
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Questions have been raised over the Election Commission's handling of voter rolls in Goa after 97 eligible voters were reportedly kept off the list, prompting calls for transparency.
The Election Commission of India is facing demands to explain why 97 eligible voters in Goa were excluded from the electoral rolls. The issue has sparked concerns about the accuracy and fairness of voter list preparation in the state.
Reports indicate that these individuals, despite meeting eligibility criteria, were not included in the final voter list, raising questions about possible procedural lapses. Observers have called for a thorough review to ensure no genuine voter is deprived of their democratic right.
The matter has drawn attention to the need for greater transparency in the electoral roll revision process. Stakeholders have urged the Commission to publicly clarify the reasons behind the exclusion and take corrective steps to prevent similar occurrences in future elections.
Reports indicate that these individuals, despite meeting eligibility criteria, were not included in the final voter list, raising questions about possible procedural lapses. Observers have called for a thorough review to ensure no genuine voter is deprived of their democratic right.
The matter has drawn attention to the need for greater transparency in the electoral roll revision process. Stakeholders have urged the Commission to publicly clarify the reasons behind the exclusion and take corrective steps to prevent similar occurrences in future elections.