Nellore City

YSRCP General Secretary Lella Appi Reddy has filed a formal complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer of Andhra Pradesh regarding alleged political interference in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The complaint highlights a recent review meeting held in Nellore, where a state minister and other political representatives were reportedly present alongside municipal officials and Booth Level Officers.

The party argues that the revision of electoral rolls is a statutory process that must remain independent under the supervision of the Election Commission. Citing constitutional norms, the YSRCP has requested an impartial inquiry into the matter and urged the Election Commission to prohibit elected representatives from attending such official review meetings to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.

District Collector Himanshu Shukla conducted a field inspection of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls at Haranathapuram in Nellore. During the visit to Polling Station No. 174, the Collector monitored the house-to-house survey and the processing of voter registration forms by Booth Level Officers (BLOs).

Officials have been instructed to conduct the Election Commission of India mandated drive with complete transparency and impartiality. The objective is to ensure that all eligible citizens are correctly included in the voter list without any technical errors.

District Collector and District Election Officer Himanshu Shukla has issued a strict directive stating that government employees are not permitted to serve as Booth Level Agents (BLA). This decision follows official guidelines from the Election Commission of India for constituencies like Nellore Rural and Nellore City.

Employees currently engaged in such duties must stop these activities immediately. The administration has warned that any government staff found violating these election norms will face disciplinary action under the relevant laws and guidelines.

Political parties and public representatives have been urged to note these instructions and ensure full compliance with the Election Commission's rules.

Nellore City Commissioner Y.O. Nandan visited several polling booths in Moolapeta to oversee the ongoing Special Integrated Voter List (SIR) revision process. During his visit, the Commissioner inspected polling stations 111, 112, 113, and 114, where he actively participated in the enumeration process alongside supervisors, Booth Level Officers (BLOs), and Booth Level Agents (BLAs).

The Commissioner interacted with local voters to address their queries and clarify doubts regarding the revision process. This initiative is part of the directives issued by the Election Commission of India to ensure an accurate and updated electoral roll.

Authorities in Nellore have initiated a comprehensive door-to-door voter list verification process starting June 16, 2026. Following directives from the Election Commission of India, booth-level agents and election staff will visit households to update electoral rolls.

The exercise aims to ensure an accurate voter list by:

• Adding new voters who have turned 18.
• Removing names of deceased individuals.
• Updating details for those who have permanently relocated.
• Correcting names and photographs.

Officials have urged citizens to cooperate with the staff during this survey. For any queries regarding voter registration or list verification, citizens can contact the helpline number 1950.

Nellore District Collector and District Election Officer Himanshu Shukla has announced the commencement of the Special Integrated Voter List Revision (SIR) program. This initiative follows directives from the Election Commission of India, with July 1, 2026, set as the qualifying date.

Key details of the program include:

• Door-to-Door Survey: Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct a survey from June 15 to July 14 to collect and verify voter information.
• Draft Publication: The draft voter list is scheduled for publication on July 21.
• Claims and Objections: Citizens can submit claims or objections regarding the draft list from July 21 to August 20.
• Final Publication: The final voter list will be published on September 22.

There are currently 19,74,240 registered voters in the district. Residents are encouraged to cooperate with BLOs to verify their details or request additions, deletions, and corrections. For assistance, voters can visit local help desks or contact the voter helpline at 1950.