Users challenge deletion of 73 lakh voters as officers allegedly skip door-to-door surveys
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims + Mains·
Electoral roll integrity and procedural transparency: a GS2 Polity and Governance case study.
Why in news
Users challenged the bulk deletion of over 73 lakh 'Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate' (ASDD) voters, alleging that Booth Level Officers failed to conduct mandatory door-to-door surveys.
Background
The Chief Electoral Officer, C. Sudarshan Reddy, defended the deletion of 73 lakh voters via the ERONET app as part of a Special Intensive Revision. The process involves identifying voters who are absent, shifted, dead, or duplicate (ASDD).
Facts for Prelims
- BodyERONET: An application used for the revision of electoral rolls.
- Fact73 lakh voters were allegedly deleted under the ASDD category.
Prelims practice question
Which application is used for the revision of electoral rolls as mentioned in the note?
- (a)NVSP
- (b)ERONET
- (c)SVEEP
- (d)UMANG
Show answer
Answer: (b) ERONET — ERONET is the application used for the revision of electoral rolls.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of periodic electoral roll revision and the challenges in ensuring the integrity of voter data at the grassroots level.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Risk of arbitrary deletions without physical verification by Booth Level Officers
- Technological oversight: Balancing the efficiency of the ERONET app with manual verification protocols
- Democratic inclusivity: Potential disenfranchisement of eligible voters due to procedural lapses in ASDD identification
Keywords: Electoral Roll Revision · Democratic Integrity · Grassroots Governance · Voter Franchise · Procedural Transparency
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