Viriato Fernandes Receives Election Commission Notice Regarding Voter Status in Goa
Viriato Fernandes, the Lok Sabha MP from South Goa, received a notice from the Election Commission of India requiring him to provide identity documents to maintain his voter registration, raising concerns among opposition parties and civil groups about the Special Intensive Revision process. The Chief Electoral Office in Goa explained that Fernandes's enumeration form was labeled 'unmapped,' prompting the notice due to missing details, and confirmed that the matter is currently under inquiry. Fernandes, a long-time voter since 1989, has consistently participated in elections despite his naval service.
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Viriato Fernandes, Lok Sabha MP from South Goa, received a notice from the Election Commission of India (ECI) to provide documents proving his identity to retain his voter registration. This incident has raised concerns among opposition parties and civil groups regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, which may lead to legitimate voters being removed from the electoral rolls.
The Chief Electoral Office (CEO) in Goa clarified that Fernandes's enumeration form was categorized as 'unmapped,' triggering the automatic issuance of a hearing notice due to missing mandatory details. The CEO confirmed that the case is under inquiry. Fernandes has a history of voting since 1989 and has traveled frequently to Goa during his 26 years of service in the Indian Navy to participate in elections.
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