The Election Commission has assured that no one should be afraid of the upcoming special intensive revision of the voter list starting tomorrow. This revision exercise will comprehensively update the voter list by removing deceased, migrated, ineligible, and duplicate voters.Each voter will receive a form to fill out, and a draft voter list will be published by December 9, allowing for objections which will be reviewed before issuing the final list.The revision is part of an annual process, intensified this year after 20 years in Tamil Nadu, also continuing in 12 other states.
Legal challenges filed in Chennai High Court regarding deleting names of deceased voters from constituencies like Thiyagaraya Nagar and Tambaram are under judicial consideration, with hearing scheduled for November 13.
The Election Commission promises that the process will be conducted efficiently and fairly without causing any fear among voters. This exercise is vital for ensuring a clean and accurate electoral roll ahead of upcoming elections.