Owaisi Questions Election Commission Over Voter Discrepancies
Asaduddin Owaisi has voiced concerns regarding the Election Commission's handling of voter registrations, particularly highlighting issues related to 'logical discrepancies.' During a campaign in Hyderabad, he urged voters to ensure their documentation is accurate, especially for those newly listed in the upcoming elections. The controversy surrounding this issue has escalated, leading to Supreme Court intervention and calls for better management of voter objections. With the SIR process set to begin in Telangana soon, the implications of these discrepancies could significantly impact the electoral landscape. Read on to discover more about this unfolding situation.
Jun 11, 2026, 13:33 IST
Owaisi Raises Concerns on Voter Registration Process
Asaduddin Owaisi has raised questions regarding the Election Commission's identification of 'logical discrepancies' in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, particularly concerning an unusually high number of children listed. During a campaign in Hyderabad aimed at assisting voters with their documentation, Owaisi urged citizens to ensure their records are accurately prepared.
He pointed out that individuals whose names were absent from the 2002 voter list but appear in the 2024 parliamentary list are being provided with mapped information about their parents and grandparents. Those not listed in 2002 are also being encouraged to prepare their documents, with assistance offered for the documentation process. Addressing concerns about 'logical discrepancies,' he noted that cases where there is a 15-year age gap between a father and child are being flagged by the Election Commission. Furthermore, he mentioned that if someone has six children, they are informed that only five can be included in the voter list. He emphasized that there is no law preventing a person with six children from voting, highlighting the importance of proper documentation.
The category of 'logical discrepancies' has sparked political controversy, especially in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, where the Trinamool Congress and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) have expressed their opposition. This issue has reached the Supreme Court, which directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish the names of those included in the 'logical discrepancies' list at local government offices.
In West Bengal, the Supreme Court has also authorized the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court to appoint additional civil judges to address the backlog of objections under the 'logical discrepancies' category. Meanwhile, the SIR process in Telangana is set to commence on June 15, with the draft roll to be released on July 31. The period for filing claims and objections will run from July 31 to August 30, with the final voter list scheduled for release on October 1.
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