YSRCP seeks relief for students, overseas voters in electoral roll revision

YSRCP General Secretary and MLC Lella Appi Reddy has urged the Election Commission to ensure greater transparency and uniformity in the ongoing revision of electoral rolls, particularly in the verification of eligible voters residing outside Andhra Pradesh or abroad.In a representation to the Chief Electoral Officer of Andhra Pradesh, with copies sent to the Chief Election Commissioner, Mr. Appi said students pursuing education in other States or overseas and people temporarily residing abroad for employment should not lose their legitimate voting rights merely because they were unable to appear personally for verification.He sought permission for parents or close blood relatives to submit original supporting documents on behalf of such voters, subject to production of proof of relationshi