Nagpur: The Nagpur constituency recorded a disappointing low voter turnout in the Lok Sabha general election held on April 19 despite extensive efforts by the District Administration. Numerous challenges plagued the voting process, with missing names from the voter list emerging as a prominent issue.
To shed light on the shortcomings in the poll process, Nagpur Today’s special correspondent Avani Arya spoke with senior journalist Pradeep Maitra. His insights will provide a deeper understanding of the challenges faced during the election in Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency.
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Many voters faced difficulties casting their votes due to missing names from the voter list. Despite efforts to locate their names through the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) website and visiting multiple polling stations, voters remained unsuccessful. This resulted in hundreds of individuals being unable to exercise their voting rights, despite possessing valid voter ID cards.
Complaints poured in from various polling stations in South-West Nagpur, particularly regarding missing names in the voter list. Some voters discovered their names listed at centres five kilometres away from their actual location. For example, voters from Somalwada found their names listed at Sadar.
In one instance at Mominpura in Central Nagpur, seven names from the same family were missing from the list, leaving voters perplexed about the whereabouts of the missing names. In the South Assembly Segment, names of voters from the voter list issued by the ECI were found with a stamp of ‘delete’ at polling stations. This led to eligible voters being unable to cast their votes despite possessing voting ID cards.
The low voter turnout in Nagpur constituency highlights significant deficiencies in the electoral process. Addressing these issues is crucial to ensure the democratic rights of all citizens are upheld in future elections.
