Voters struggle to submit documents for electoral roll revision

…of those in rural areas is also pitiable, as there is a lack of awareness about the digital system among senior citizens. .Petition against CEC Gyanesh Kumar filed in Kolhapur court, seeks SIR stay in Maharashtra.“ I’m not sure if I will be alive for the next election. But I am finding it tough to visit these offices with documents to make corrections ,” rued 75-year-old Narasappa. .Sixty-six-year-old Shakuntala, who works as a staff nurse in Hatti Gold Mines, has come here to make corrections as her name has been wrongly entered. The Commission should have provided…

…with documents to make corrections,” rued 75-year-old Narasappa. .Sixty-six-year-old Shakuntala, who works as a staff nurse in Hatti Gold Mines, has come here to make corrections as her name has been wrongly entered. The Commission should have provided facilities in the App to make such small corrections, as it takes our whole day to do the work. .Challenge for BLOs .In fact, the continued exercise is not only challenging for voters, but also for BLOs. “We are finding it difficult to ensure that the notices reach the voters. Voters do not answer phone calls or…

…have provided facilities in the App to make such small corrections, as it takes our whole day to do the work. .Challenge for BLOs .In fact, the continued exercise is not only challenging for voters, but also for BLOs. “ We are finding it difficult to ensure that the notices reach the voters. Voters do not answer phone calls or do not submit required documents. In cases of ‘shifted’, it is difficult to trace them ,” said BLO Rathnamma. .Election Commission revises SIR schedule for Karnataka, BLO visits extended till August 17.Corporation Deputy Commissioner Santoshirani said priority is being given to senior citizens, pregnant…

…In cases of ‘shifted’, it is difficult to trace them,” said BLO Rathnamma. .Election Commission revises SIR schedule for Karnataka, BLO visits extended till August 17.Corporation Deputy Commissioner Santoshirani said priority is being given to senior citizens, pregnant women and people with illness who have come to answer the notices. We are doing everything to retain their names in the list, after clearing all doubts. .“If parents are abroad or suffering from any serious illness, their family members may provide the documents. We are ensuring that their names are retained in the roll,” said Corporation Commissioner Mallikarjun B M.…

…said priority is being given to senior citizens, pregnant women and people with illness who have come to answer the notices. We are doing everything to retain their names in the list, after clearing all doubts. .“ If parents are abroad or suffering from any serious illness, their family members may provide the documents. We are ensuring that their names are retained in the roll ,” said Corporation Commissioner Mallikarjun B M. Raichur: In view of the continued Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive in the district, voters are racing against time to submit all required documents to have their…