Atishi requests immediate meeting on voter list irregularities.
Once again, I urge you to kindly grant an appointment at the earliest to address the pressing concerns regarding the voter list irregularities. It is crucial that these issues are resolved promptly to ensure the integrity of the electoral process. The upcoming Delhi Assembly elections must be conducted in a fair and transparent manner, and addressing these concerns is essential to uphold the principles of democracy. I trust that your intervention will help facilitate a resolution, and I look forward to your cooperation in ensuring free and fair elections for the people of Delhi.
Atishi Requests Urgent Meeting with CEC to Address Voter List Irregularities
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has once again raised her concerns regarding voter list irregularities in the New Delhi constituency, prompting her to write a fresh letter to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on Wednesday. The issue, which has been a subject of continuous attention for Atishi, revolves around the removal and addition of thousands of voters from the electoral rolls, specifically in the New Delhi constituency, ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections scheduled to take place in less than a month.
In her letter, Atishi emphasized the urgency of the situation, given that there are less than 27 days remaining for the elections. She highlighted the importance of resolving the voter list discrepancies quickly to ensure that the elections remain free, fair, and transparent. Atishi’s repeated requests stress the need for immediate action to uphold the integrity of the election process, especially with such a short timeline.
Atishi’s concerns stem from a series of irregularities she has observed in the voter registration process. During a recent press conference, she revealed that between December 15 and January 2, over 10,500 new voter applications were submitted in the New Delhi constituency. This large volume of additions raised concerns, especially as the process of voter registration and modification is supposed to be transparent and well-monitored.
What was even more alarming, Atishi noted, was the significant number of voter deletions that had taken place in the same period. Between November 29 and January 2, a total of 6,167 applications for voter deletions were filed, a process that should ideally be carried out with strict scrutiny. Of these deletion requests, 4,283 were submitted by just 84 individuals, raising further questions about the validity and fairness of the deletion process.
Atishi emphasized that such irregularities, particularly the large number of deletions filed by a small group of people, warranted immediate attention from the Election Commission of India. She firmly believes that these issues go beyond the authority of the local Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and need the CEC’s direct intervention.
In her letter, Atishi also stressed the significance of the Delhi Assembly elections, noting that Delhi is the only state going to the polls at this time. The entire nation, along with the media, will closely scrutinize the elections and their processes, which makes it even more crucial for the Election Commission to address these concerns without delay. Atishi expressed her trust in the Election Commission of India to uphold the principles of free and fair elections, and she hopes that her urgent request for an appointment will be prioritized.
This latest plea for an urgent meeting with the CEC is part of Atishi’s ongoing efforts to ensure that the electoral process in Delhi is transparent and accessible to all eligible voters. Her consistent advocacy for a fair election reflects her commitment to protecting the rights of voters in the capital and maintaining the democratic integrity of the electoral process.
As the Delhi Assembly elections draw nearer, the urgency to resolve these voter list discrepancies has never been more pressing. Atishi’s repeated calls for a meeting with the CEC demonstrate her commitment to ensuring that the elections are conducted without any hindrances, so that every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast their vote in a transparent and fair process. The Election Commission of India is expected to address these concerns promptly to ensure that Delhi’s democracy remains intact.