Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stated that rapid urbanization and frequent migration are causing irregularities in voter rolls

Why in news

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stated that rapid urbanization and frequent migration are causing irregularities in voter rolls, such as duplicate and deleted entries.

Background

The Election Commission (EC) is conducting a Special Summary Revision in states like Bihar and other areas. The process includes public claims and objections, with transparency provided via ERO notice boards and the Chief Electoral Officer's website.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyThe Election Commission (EC) is responsible for conducting the Special Summary Revision of voter rolls.
• FactThe Special Summary Revision involves a process of public claims and objections to ensure accuracy.
• PlaceBihar is one of the states where the Special Summary Revision is currently being conducted.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how rapid urbanization and internal migration pose challenges to the integrity of electoral rolls and suggest measures to ensure accurate voter registration.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Data integrity: Difficulty in identifying and removing duplicate entries caused by high-frequency migration
• Administrative bottleneck: Real-time updating of voter records in rapidly expanding urban peripheries
• Transparency mechanism: Role of public claims and ERO notice boards in ensuring inclusive electoral participation

Keywords: Electoral Integrity · Urbanisation · Voter Roll Revision · Migration Dynamics · Administrative Transparency

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