Ex-Navy Chief Slams EC Over Voter List Verification: "Insensitive Process!"
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News18•11-01-2026, 23:05
Ex-Navy Chief Slams EC Over Voter List Verification: "Insensitive Process!"
- •Former Indian Navy Chief, Admiral Arun Prakash (82), received a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) notice from the Election Commission for voter list identity verification.
- •Admiral Prakash expressed displeasure on social media (X) after being summoned 18 km away for verification, calling the process insensitive, especially for senior citizens.
- •He highlighted that he and his 78-year-old wife were asked to attend separate locations on different dates, despite BLOs having visited their home multiple times.
- •Admiral Prakash, a 1971 war gallantry award recipient, declined special privileges, stating he and his wife would comply with EC notices despite the inconvenience.
- •The incident sparked social media outrage, raising questions about the practicality and sensitivity of the SIR process for elderly citizens.
Why It Matters: Ex-Navy Chief Admiral Arun Prakash criticizes EC's voter list verification process as insensitive for seniors.
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