Form 7 Voter Deletion| CEO’s warning: Voters cannot be renamed arbitrarily
Amidst the concerns that arise from the voter list Chief Executive Officer of Election Commission (CEO) evident the situation, saying that Form-7 cannot be used to remove any voter’s name arbitrarily or without taking the procedure. He clearly said that the entire process of the Election Commission is based on the rules, transparency and accountability.
The CEO’s statement is being considered to be crucial towards protecting voter rights and maintaining trust in the electoral system.
Form 7 Voter Deletion| What is and how does it use?
Form-7 It is used to remove the name from the voter list, but it has certain fixed conditions, such as:
- Voter dies
- The name of the same person to be recorded in two different places
- Transfer of Voters to other locations permanently
CEO told that even in these cases Verification, Documentary Investigation and Information to the concerned Voter occurs.
Form 7 Voter Deletion| What did CEO say?
According to CEO:
- Instant action is not taken on any application
- The first related booth level officer (BLO) is examined by
- Voters are given a complete chance to object and keep their favour
He said to remove any name from the voter list without following the solid cause and rules Totally Unacceptable is.
Answer of Election Commission on Rumors and Charges
In recent times, social media and political circles were being accused that a large number of voters are being deleted through Form-7. Reacting this, CEO said Such rumors are misleading And the public should rely only on official information.
He also said that the Commission regularly reviewes voter list modifications at every district and state level.
Right to Voters More options
The Election Commission reiterated that:
- Any voter can check their information online
- The name may file a reclaim or objection in the event of deletion
- Special campaigns are conducted from time to time to improve mistakes
The objective of the Commission is to ensure that No eligible citizens are deprived of their voting rights।
Why is this statement?
The reliability of the voter list is extremely important before the election. This statement of CEO in such:
- Increases transparency in the electoral process
- Reliance of voters strengthens
- Eliminates the fear of any kind of arbitrary or inappropriate action largely.
Experts believe that it will also affect the misconceptions spread over the elections.
