Voter Names Missing From Electoral Roll Raise Concerns in Hyderabad Gated Communities
Several residents of Hyderabad gated communities say their names have disappeared from the latest voter list, while many also report not receiving enumeration forms during the revision process.
Residents across several gated communities in the Cyberabad region have raised concerns after discovering that their names are missing from the latest electoral roll, despite having voted in previous elections. Many say they are also yet to receive the required enumeration forms as part of the Special Intensive Revision SIR exercise.
People attempting to verify their voter details online using their EPIC numbers reported receiving a No Result Found message. The issue has triggered anxiety among residents, who fear they may lose their opportunity to vote unless the records are corrected.
According to Sai Ravishankar, president of the federation representing 68 gated communities in Cyberabad, complaints have been pouring in from residents. He said these communities are home to nearly 22 lakh people and estimated that around 20 to 25 percent of those who voted in the last election can no longer find their names in the updated voter list.
Several residents also claimed that Booth Level Officers had not visited their communities to distribute enumeration forms. A resident from a gated community in Gachibowli said she had cast her vote in the previous Lok Sabha election, but her name is now missing from the database. She added that although her husband and daughter possess valid EPIC cards, no enumeration forms have reached their household.
Social activists assisting voters said field officials are facing practical challenges. In many cases, incomplete addresses and unclear photographs have made it difficult to identify eligible voters and complete the verification process.
They also pointed to a large number of pending forms. Around 35,000 forms are reportedly awaiting distribution in Serilingampally, while nearly 70,000 forms remain with officials in Rajendranagar because the concerned voters could not be identified. In some instances, voters have been shifted to different polling booths, making it harder to locate their records.
Similar complaints have surfaced from other parts of the city. Ramalinga Murthy, an 88 year old voter, said he had participated in previous elections but was unable to find his name in the updated list. He also reported facing errors while checking his details online.
Although official figures released by the Telangana Chief Electoral Officer indicate that 100 percent of enumeration forms have been distributed across the state, residents and activists say the situation on the ground reflects a different picture, with many voters still awaiting verification and documentation.
