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Opposition alleges Election Commission missed 97 valid voters in Goa
✍️ India Today
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 04:37 AM
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A report says 97 eligible voters in Goa were omitted from the electoral roll, prompting the opposition to renew criticism of the Election Commission.
A report released this week indicates that 97 eligible voters in Goa were not included in the official electoral roll. The omission was identified during a routine verification exercise and has raised concerns about the completeness of voter lists in the state.
Opposition leaders seized on the findings, accusing the Election Commission of negligence and demanding an immediate audit of the entire roll. They urged the commission to rectify the error before the upcoming state elections, warning that such lapses could undermine public confidence in the electoral process.
The Election Commission of India has not yet issued a formal response to the allegations. A spokesperson said the commission is reviewing the report and will take appropriate action if any procedural flaws are confirmed.
Election officials have reiterated that updating voter lists is an ongoing task and that any discrepancies are addressed promptly. However, the opposition’s criticism highlights the political sensitivity surrounding voter registration ahead of the polls.
Opposition leaders seized on the findings, accusing the Election Commission of negligence and demanding an immediate audit of the entire roll. They urged the commission to rectify the error before the upcoming state elections, warning that such lapses could undermine public confidence in the electoral process.
The Election Commission of India has not yet issued a formal response to the allegations. A spokesperson said the commission is reviewing the report and will take appropriate action if any procedural flaws are confirmed.
Election officials have reiterated that updating voter lists is an ongoing task and that any discrepancies are addressed promptly. However, the opposition’s criticism highlights the political sensitivity surrounding voter registration ahead of the polls.