Election Commission Urges Parties to Engage During Vital Scrutiny Period

In a bid to address recent allegations by opposition parties regarding inaccuracies in voter data, the Election Commission (EC) has spoken out. On Saturday, it asserted that political entities may have missed the crucial period to highlight discrepancies in electoral rolls, offering an invitation for thorough examination of the records.

The EC stressed the importance of the 'Claims and Objections' phase, which follows the publication of draft voters' lists. It is this window, the EC noted, that provides parties the chance to highlight potential errors before they become finalized.

The Commission remains committed to refining the electoral process, underscoring the multi-layered, decentralized setup that involves electoral registration officers and booth-level agents. Comprehensive scrutiny by concerned stakeholders is welcomed to enhance the accuracy of electoral rolls, safeguarding democratic integrity.