Special Intensive Revision in Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP asks EC to address BLO disruptions

The YSRCP has written to the Chief Electoral Officer in Andhra Pradesh, alleging irregularities and practical difficulties in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. It cites Booth Level Officers being pulled into routine departmental work and limited public awareness, and asks the Election Commission of India to issue corrective instructions to protect a free and fair revision process.

The YSRCP on Saturday alleged problems and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Andhra Pradesh. The party asked the Election Commission to take quick corrective steps. It said the issues could affect a free, fair and transparent electoral roll revision. The concerns were sent in a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO).

YSRCP MLC and state general secretary L Appireddy listed several operational gaps. The letter went to CEO Vivek Yadav. Appireddy said public awareness was low in many places. Appireddy also raised concerns about form handling and possible political influence. The party said these matters needed urgent attention.

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) concerns raised by YSRCP

Appireddy wrote: "I respectfully submit this representation bringing to your CEO kind notice certain serious issues, irregularities and practical difficulties being faced in the implementation of the ongoing SIR in Andhra Pradesh, which require immediate corrective measures in the interest of free, fair and transparent electoral roll revision,\" he said.

According to Appireddy, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) were facing work pressure during SIR. Appireddy said BLOs still had routine departmental duties. Appireddy alleged officers were called by departmental superiors for regular work. Appireddy said this disrupted SIR tasks and delayed the process. The party sought orders so BLOs could focus on SIR.

Appireddy said Enumeration Forms (EFs) were being handed out in polling areas. Appireddy claimed many EFs were not collected or checked properly. Appireddy said filing was also not done in some places. The party said this left voters unsure about application status. It said better collection and verification were required.

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) forms and public awareness issues

Appireddy said many electors did not know the purpose, steps, and timelines. Appireddy urged wider awareness drives by the poll body. Appireddy suggested mike announcements and local publicity. Appireddy also asked for other communication methods. Appireddy said recognised political parties could be allowed to assist voter awareness.

Appireddy alleged uneven EF practices across Andhra Pradesh. Appireddy said some BLOs issued two EFs to electors. Appireddy said one was shown as an acknowledgement copy. Appireddy claimed both forms were then collected back from voters. Appireddy said this caused confusion and weakened the acknowledgement purpose.

In other polling areas, Appireddy said only one EF was given to voters. Appireddy said this created non-uniform implementation of SIR. Appireddy also alleged bulk handling of EFs by party-linked agents. Appireddy claimed Block Level Agents (BLAs) of the ruling party collected forms from BLOs. Appireddy said they later distributed them to voters.

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) neutrality and political influence allegations

Appireddy said such practices, if true, could hurt neutrality and transparency. Appireddy also alleged review meetings with BLOs were held by political leaders. Appireddy said electoral roll revision was an independent statutory process. Appireddy said any political influence over BLOs could harm public trust. Appireddy called for strict scrutiny.

Appireddy said BLOs could collect voter photographs using a designated mobile application. Appireddy claimed photos were not being taken through the prescribed method in many places. Appireddy said this led to incomplete data. Appireddy also cited weak mobile connectivity and poor internet in agency areas. Appireddy said tribal areas faced similar uploading problems.

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) electoral roll supply to political parties

Appireddy said the final electoral roll published during 2026 was not shared with parties and BLAs. Appireddy said this made verification of entries difficult. Appireddy noted rolls were shared only up to January 1, 2025. Appireddy said many additions, deletions, and corrections happened later. Appireddy said updated votes published in April, 2026 were not provided.

Appireddy wrote that non-supply affected transparency and verification. Appireddy appealed to CEO Vivek Yadav for action on each issue. The YSRCP said the steps were needed for a transparent, fair and impartial SIR. The party said consistent procedures and better support for BLOs and BLAs were essential.

With inputs from PTI