Ex-Navy Chief Arun Prakash Urges EC to Revise SIR Forms Amid Identity Proof Notice

• Former Indian Navy Chief Admiral (retd) Arun Prakash urged the Election Commission (EC) to revise Special Intensive Revision (SIR) forms if they fail to gather required information.
• Admiral Prakash, 82, and his 78-year-old wife were asked to appear on two different dates, 18 km away, for identity verification despite their names being in the Goa Draft Electoral Roll 2026.
• He highlighted that the Booth Level Officer (BLO) visited them three times but didn't ask for additional information.
• Prakash clarified he doesn't seek special privileges and will comply with EC notices, despite the inconvenience.
• Admiral Arun Prakash, a Vir Chakra awardee from the 1971 War, served as Chief of Indian Navy from 2004 to 2006.

Why It Matters: Ex-Navy Chief Arun Prakash calls for EC form revision after being asked to prove identity for SIR.