BJP seeks transparent revision of electoral roll in NR constituency in Mysuru

MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar presents a memorandum to Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy on Monday demanding a transparent SIR exercise in NR constituency in Mysuru. | Photo credit: MA Sriram

A BJP delegation led by Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar on Monday met Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy and urged him to take immediate steps to ensure that the Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls in Narasimharaja Assembly constituency is conducted in a transparent manner in violation of Elections India guidelines.

Submitting the memorandum, the delegation claimed that door-to-door distribution of census forms is not going on in several parts of the constituency. It also alleged that party booth level agents (BLAs) were not allowed to participate in the exercise and alleged that census forms of deceased voters were submitted.

The BJP further demanded police protection for its BLAs, alleging that it was difficult for party officials other than the Congress and the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) to participate in the revision process.

Responding to the memorandum, Mr. Reddy said the complaints would be looked into and necessary instructions would be issued to booth level officers (BLOs) and other election officials.

He said a meeting of BLAs from all political parties would be called on Tuesday or Wednesday to review the exercise. “I am also holding a video conference with the BLO this evening to get updates on the exercise and take appropriate action if necessary,” he said.

Clarifying the procedure, the Deputy Commissioner said that the SIR exercise, which will continue till July 29, is currently limited to distribution and collection of enumeration forms. Verification of voter lists will begin only after the draft voter list is published on August 5.

“Once the draft list is published, it will be shared with all political parties. They can raise objections which will be reviewed by the relevant authorities as part of a proper investigation. No verification is done at this stage,” he said.

Referring to the BJP’s claim that forms of deceased voters were submitted, Mr. Reddy said political parties can identify such names after the draft list is published and report them to the election authorities. “If any voter is found to have died after due investigation, his name will be deleted from the voter list,” he said.

Emphasizing the importance of BLAs in the revision process, Mr. Reddy said they play a key role as they are familiar with the voters in their respective booths. He added that if the political parties were not satisfied with the procedure of the district leadership, they can approach the higher authorities of the Election Commission.

Published – 06 Jul 2026 20:03 IST