Voter list
Can the EC explain to the nation how they have maintained the required transparency or public information to prepare correct and complete voter lists? We are aware that the contracts were awarded to the NGOs for public information and mobilisation purpose, since they have not visited homes for voter listing as done before. At least, I apprehend some gaps in the entire efforts and that many voters have been left unregistered. Yes, we know they can register now, but why it has not been possible to register them during regular listing?
The system adopted for publication of the draft and the final list is not transparent and is creating some room for doubt about the public access to verify the accuracy of the system and the voter listing.
We very well understand the reasons for expressing full confidence in the preparation of the "historic" and the best voter list of our times. There is very little option to critically look at the entire process. I think we should not jump to any conclusion to certify the voter list before the entire list has been finalised and is ready for public scrutiny.
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