Only 54% of Voter Notices Delivered in Nagpur District
As the deadline for claims and objections approaches, nearly half of the voter notices remain undelivered in Nagpur.
Out of 8.66 lakh notices, only 4.71 lakh have been delivered.
Significant backlog in delivery, especially in Nagpur North and West constituencies.
Final electoral roll publication is set for November 16.
In Nagpur, a concerning situation has emerged as the Election Commission has extended the deadline for processing claims and objections related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise to November 10. Despite this extension, approximately 45.55% of the 8.66 lakh notices generated for voter verification have not yet been delivered, raising alarms about the electoral process in the region.
The notices pertain to voters whose records were flagged during the SIR exercise due to being unmapped or containing logical discrepancies. Timely delivery of these notices is crucial, as it allows voters the opportunity to present necessary documents, attend hearings, and rectify any issues before the upcoming deadline. The latest Notice and Hearing Report indicates that only 4.71 lakh notices have reached voters, leaving 3.94 lakh notices pending delivery.
The report highlights that 47,209 hearings have been conducted, but there are still 2,92,914 cases where hearing dates have lapsed. Additionally, 4,943 cases have missed their rescheduled hearing dates, indicating a significant burden on electoral registration officers (EROs) and assistant EROs who are managing this workload. In Nagpur South West, 74,511 out of 89,352 notices have been delivered, while Nagpur South has seen only 28,372 of 76,464 notices reach voters.
The delivery backlog is most pronounced in Nagpur North, where 66,623 notices remain undelivered, followed by Nagpur West with 59,760 and Hingna with 57,044. Together, these constituencies account for a staggering 1,83,427 undelivered notices, further complicating the electoral process. The report also notes that there are 65,054 cases pending at the district election officer level, with 61,465 of these pending for over five days, adding to the administrative challenges.
Looking ahead, the timeline for the electoral process remains tight. Voters can file applications and objections until October 26, while the disposal of claims and objections will continue until November 10. The final electoral roll is expected to be published on November 16, making it imperative for the election officials to address the backlog and ensure all voters are notified in time.
