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Rajasthan Election Office Declines Public Audit of 2026 Voter Rolls, Activists Claim
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 01:32 PM
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Activists say the Rajasthan election authorities have refused a public audit of the 2026 voter rolls, citing procedural concerns.
Activists have reported that the Rajasthan State Election Office turned down a request for a public audit of the voter rolls scheduled for the 2026 elections. The demand, raised by civil‑society groups, sought an independent verification of the electoral list to ensure accuracy and transparency.
A public audit, as defined under the Representation of the People Act, allows third‑party observers to examine the voter database and flag discrepancies such as duplicate entries or missing eligible voters. The activists argued that such scrutiny is essential ahead of the upcoming state assembly polls.
The election office, however, cited internal procedural guidelines and the need to maintain the confidentiality of the electoral roll as reasons for rejecting the audit. No official statement was released beyond a brief note confirming the decision.
The refusal has sparked criticism from transparency advocates, who warn that without external verification the credibility of the voter list could be questioned. The matter may be taken up with the Election Commission of India if the activists pursue further legal or administrative remedies.
A public audit, as defined under the Representation of the People Act, allows third‑party observers to examine the voter database and flag discrepancies such as duplicate entries or missing eligible voters. The activists argued that such scrutiny is essential ahead of the upcoming state assembly polls.
The election office, however, cited internal procedural guidelines and the need to maintain the confidentiality of the electoral roll as reasons for rejecting the audit. No official statement was released beyond a brief note confirming the decision.
The refusal has sparked criticism from transparency advocates, who warn that without external verification the credibility of the voter list could be questioned. The matter may be taken up with the Election Commission of India if the activists pursue further legal or administrative remedies.