Sanathnagar

Recent SABAR Institute research points out concerns about the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Hyderabad. Analysis shows 19.41 lakh names were removed across 15 constituencies, which is 46.1 percent of the January 2023 voter list.

The study suggests 89 percent of voters from the 2023 rolls were left off the draft list. Researchers found 92 percent of those removed are still alive. Muslim names made up 40.7 percent of these removals. The report also shows that these removals are higher than the winning margins in every constituency studied, including Yakutpura, Secunderabad, and Sanathnagar.

Study recommendations

Experts want an independent, nationwide study to look into how these removals affect voting and access to government services. Details are available in the official preliminary report.

Nearly 1 lakh voters in Hyderabad missed required hearings for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Officials sent notices to over 4 lakh people, but very few have shown up. If you got a notice, attend the hearing to keep your name on the final list.

Many voters are confused by notices sent to different addresses or are ignoring them because of minor spelling errors in surnames. You need to attend at least one hearing to confirm your details. If you do not respond by the October 15 deadline, your name might be removed from the final voter list.

Action required for voter records

Residents in Malakpet, Amberpet, or Sanathnagar should make sure their records are updated. Officials are currently processing a list of over 12 lakh notices. Check your status and attend your scheduled hearing to keep your voting rights.

Hyderabad is lagging in the Special Intensive Revision 2026. While other parts of Telangana reached a 78.26 per cent digitisation rate for voter forms, our city is at just 58.89 per cent. It is concerning to see this level of participation.

Out of more than 47 lakh electors, nearly 20 lakh forms are pending or not collected. Booth Level Officers visited homes, but many residents did not return their completed forms. Bahadurpura had the best progress at 65.33 per cent, while areas like Sanath Nagar and Malakpet struggled.

Voter list updates

Election Commission of India will publish the draft electoral roll on August 17. Voters should know that this process is very important for accurate rolls. The notice phase continues until October 15, and the final list is scheduled for October 19.

District Election Officer R.V. Karnan recently visited Patigadda Model Market to check the digital entry of Special Intensive Revision 2026 forms. He inspected polling stations 16 through 26 in the Sanath Nagar constituency. Accuracy is very important here.

Ensuring accurate data

During the visit, the commissioner told officials to speed up data entry while keeping errors low. The goal is a clear, inclusive, and updated voter list for everyone. Quality control is the top priority for the election team to keep the records correct.

Hyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan is working to make voter lists error-free. During a visit to the Sanath Nagar Assembly constituency, he checked the progress of the Special Intensive Revision 2026. Getting this right is very important.

Karnan visited several polling stations, such as those at Shivabagh Colony and Dasaram Basti Huts, to see how data collection is going. He talked to Booth Level Officers and local residents. His message is simple: submit Enumeration Forms early. Active participation from every eligible voter helps make electoral rolls accurate and inclusive.

How to help

If you are an eligible voter, reach out to your local BLO to submit your forms soon. This helps officials keep democracy strong by making sure everyone is counted.

District Election Officer R.V. Karnan recently visited polling stations in the Sanath Nagar constituency. He reviewed the progress of the Special Intensive Revision 2026. During visits to places like Shivabagh Colony and Dasaram Basti Huts, he checked how enumeration forms are being gathered and digitized.

Ensuring accurate voter lists

Keeping voter lists correct is very important. Mr. Karnan spoke with Booth Level Officers and local residents to make sure the work happens easily. He gave clear instructions to officials to follow all Election Commission of India rules closely. If you can vote, please submit your forms to your local Booth Level Officer. Your help keeps voter lists error-free and complete.