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Shashi Tharoor Demands EC Apology Over 97 Eligible Goa Voters Left Out of Electoral Roll
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 11:44 PM
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Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has demanded an apology from the Election Commission after reports emerged that 97 eligible voters in Goa were left out of the electoral roll.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has sharply criticised the Election Commission of India following reports that 97 eligible voters in Goa were excluded from the electoral roll. Taking a strong stance, Tharoor stated that the Commission owes an apology to the nation for the lapse.
The issue pertains to the omission of eligible voters from the official voters' list in Goa, raising concerns about the accuracy and reliability of the electoral process. Tharoor's remarks highlight the seriousness with which such discrepancies are being viewed, especially in the context of democratic representation.
By demanding a formal apology, Tharoor has sought to draw attention to the need for greater accountability in the maintenance of electoral rolls. The reported exclusion of 97 voters has sparked debate over the safeguards in place to ensure no eligible citizen is denied the right to vote.
The issue pertains to the omission of eligible voters from the official voters' list in Goa, raising concerns about the accuracy and reliability of the electoral process. Tharoor's remarks highlight the seriousness with which such discrepancies are being viewed, especially in the context of democratic representation.
By demanding a formal apology, Tharoor has sought to draw attention to the need for greater accountability in the maintenance of electoral rolls. The reported exclusion of 97 voters has sparked debate over the safeguards in place to ensure no eligible citizen is denied the right to vote.