Telangana Congress Alleges Voter Roll Manipulation in Revision Process

Goud’s remarks follow a formal appeal by a delegation of state Congress leaders to the Chief Electoral Officer. The party demands complete transparency in the review, arguing that because no major elections are currently on the horizon, the Election Commission should extend the timeline for the exercise. The Congress leadership maintains that the current administrative approach risks disenfranchising significant portions of the electorate.

The Election Commission of India launched this third phase of electoral roll revisions across 16 states and three Union Territories, impacting over 360 million voters. Officials state the process is aligned with the national house-listing census to maximize field efficiency. According to the current schedule, Telangana’s draft rolls are slated for publication on July 31, 2026, with a final list expected by October 1, 2026. The window for claims and objections will remain open throughout August, a period the state Congress intends to monitor closely to prevent what they describe as the targeting of specific voter demographics.