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Goa MLA Claims Nepalese Nationals Added to Voter Rolls During Revision
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What Happened?
Vijai Sardesai, Goa Forward Party chief, alleged that Nepalese nationals were improperly added to the electoral rolls during a recent revision. He called for an investigation into these claims.
Key points
- Vijai Sardesai alleged that Nepalese nationals were added to Goa's electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision exercise.
- He claimed that eligible voters found their names missing while 'invisible' voters were added.
- Sardesai lodged a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer regarding over 50 voters illegally shifted to Fatorda.
- He demanded a statewide audit to check for similar irregularities in other constituencies.
- Sardesai described the alleged irregularities as 'the tip of the iceberg' and called for urgent intervention.
Key insights
- If proven, these allegations may lead to a reevaluation of voter registration practices in Goa.
- The situation could increase public scrutiny of the electoral commission's operations.
- This incident may prompt political parties to demand stricter regulations on voter registration.
Why it matters
The allegations could impact the integrity of the electoral process in Goa.
Entities
Vijai Sardesai· PersonGoa· LocationChief Electoral Officer· Organization
Source
India Today
