Bharatiya Kisan Union Azad Trust Seeks Longer Electoral Roll Revision

The Bharatiya Kisan Union Azad Trust has petitioned the Supreme Court for a three-month extension on the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh. They argue that the current four-week period is insufficient for the 15.35 crore voters and could lead to mass disenfranchisement.

The Bharatiya Kisan Union Azad Trust has approached the Supreme Court to request an extension for the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh. They are seeking a three-month extension to allow a thorough review process.

The Trust's plea claims that the current four-week revision period is logistically unfeasible for the state's 15.35 crore voters, potentially endangering their right to vote by risking widespread disenfranchisement.

The Election Commission initiated the Special Intensive Revision on November 4, themed 'Shuddh Nirvachak Namavali - Majboot Loktantra' (Clean Electoral Roll - Strong Democracy). Booth-level officers are tasked with verifying voter details by visiting each household until December 4.