SRI VIJAYA PURAM | OCTOBER 25, 2026 | DWEEP TULIKA | ANDAMAN NEWS
The Andaman and Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC) held a press conference under the party’s “Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao” campaign, raising concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleged deletion of voters’ names and the need to protect eligible citizens’ voting rights.
Congress leaders, including AICC observer Muni Ratnam, ANTCC president Rangalal Halder, TSG Bhasker and District Congress president John Robert, addressed the press conference. The speakers questioned aspects of the electoral-roll revision process and called on residents to verify their names in the voter list.
Congress Questions Electoral-Roll Revision Process
During the press conference, Congress representatives raised concerns about the SIR exercise and alleged irregularities in the handling of electoral rolls. They argued that eligible voters must not be excluded from the democratic process and stressed the importance of transparency in the preparation and revision of voter lists.
The speakers also referred to the use of Forms 6 and 7 in the electoral process, raising questions about voter registration and requests for deletion of names. They alleged that the process could lead to the removal of eligible voters if adequate safeguards and scrutiny were not maintained.
These statements reflected the Congress party’s position on the issue. The specific allegations made during the press conference were not independently verified for this report.
Speakers Cite Alleged Voter Deletions in Andaman
The speakers referred to alleged voter deletions in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with a figure of approximately 64,000 mentioned during the discussion. They expressed concern over the potential impact of electoral-roll changes and called for greater scrutiny of the process.
The figure and the circumstances surrounding the alleged deletions could not be independently confirmed for this article. The official electoral-roll data and relevant records would be required to establish the number of names deleted, the reasons for deletion and whether eligible voters were affected.
Congress representatives also raised concerns about the possible implications of the revision exercise for minority communities and other groups. These claims were presented by the speakers and were not independently substantiated in the material available for this report.
Demand for Accountability and Public Vigilance
During the press conference, Congress leaders criticised the functioning of the Election Commission and reiterated their demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Their criticism formed part of the party’s broader national campaign questioning alleged irregularities in the electoral process.
The leaders urged residents to check their names and particulars in the electoral rolls and to seek clarification or take appropriate steps if they found discrepancies. They emphasised public awareness and vigilance as important aspects of protecting voting rights.
The campaign’s message, “Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao,” centres on the Congress party’s stated objective of safeguarding voters’ rights and raising awareness about electoral-roll revision.
Allegations Require Verification
The press conference highlighted the Congress party’s concerns about SIR, voter deletions and electoral transparency in the islands. However, the allegations and figures cited by the speakers should not be treated as established findings without corroboration from official electoral records and responses from the relevant authorities.
Residents seeking to confirm their registration status should consult the official electoral-roll resources or contact the appropriate election authorities.
Dweep Tulika will continue to follow developments concerning electoral-roll revision and related public representations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.