The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has submitted a detailed representation to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday (July 15), proposing a series of reforms aimed at strengthening electoral roll management and enhancing transparency in the democratic process.
In a letter addressed to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, TDP Lok Sabha floor leader Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu highlighted Andhra Pradesh’s exemplary voter turnout of 81.86% in the recent general elections — far exceeding the national average of 65.79%. He urged the Commission to ensure this democratic momentum continues through timely, inclusive, and tech-driven voter roll revisions.
Key suggestions include annual third-party audits under the CAG, AI-driven de-duplication, Aadhaar-based EPIC number verification, and enhanced public dashboards for voter grievance tracking. The TDP also called for stricter accountability of election officials, mandatory rotation of Block Level Officers (BLOs)/Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), and special enrolment drives for marginalized and migrant populations.
Referring to the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the party emphasized the need for procedural clarity, safeguards against wrongful deletions, and respect for prior voter inclusion. Stressing that the exercise should not be conflated with citizenship verification, the party asked for early initiation of the SIR in Andhra Pradesh.
Published – July 15, 2025 03:48 PM is
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