Haryana Congress Establishes State-Level Committee to Oversee Voter List Revision
The Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) has taken a significant step by forming a state-level action and monitoring committee on Saturday. This committee is tasked with conducting an intensive study and ensuring effective surveillance of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process for the voter list in Chandigarh and across Haryana.
Committee Composition and Leadership
The newly formed committee includes prominent Congress leaders who will spearhead this initiative. Key members are:
- Rao Narendra Singh, the party's state president
- Bhupinder Singh Hooda, leader of the opposition
- Jitendra Baghel, co-incharge
- Prafulla Gudthe, co-incharge
- MLA B B Batra
- Former CPSes Ramkishan Gurjar and Randhir Rana Advocate
Objectives and Directives
Rao Narendra Singh emphasized that this move was taken in strict accordance with directives from the party's high command. He outlined the primary goals of the committee, which include:
- Conducting an intensive investigation into potential shortcomings, irregularities, and anomalies within the voter list during the SIR process.
- Spreading widespread public awareness to ensure that no eligible voter is deprived of their fundamental voting rights.
- Ensuring that the voter list remains pure and accurate, free from any bias or wrongful methods.
Surveillance and Coordination Mechanisms
The committee will implement a multi-tiered approach to achieve its objectives. It will maintain active surveillance at both district and booth levels while ensuring seamless coordination at the state level. This structured monitoring is designed to protect the voting rights of common citizens and uphold democratic principles.
Rao Narendra Singh stated, "SIR is a crucial process aimed at refining the voter list, but we will strongly oppose any form of bias or improper practices. Our committee is committed to safeguarding the interests of every voter."
Broader Democratic Implications
This initiative by the Congress party is seen as an effort to strengthen the foundational spirit of democracy. By focusing on voter list integrity, the party aims to protect voter interests and enhance electoral transparency. The HPCC has also appealed to its workers to actively participate in this campaign and promptly report any suspicious activities observed during the revision process.
The formation of this committee underscores the party's dedication to ensuring fair and inclusive elections in Haryana, setting a precedent for rigorous electoral oversight in the region.
