EC Tightens Voter List Verification: 3.2 Million Face Hearings, Strict Rules Apply

• Election Commission initiates hearings for 3.2 million voters due to discrepancies in lists.
• 11 hearing centers per assembly constituency (total 3234) established with strict entry rules; political agents barred.
• Voters' signatures and photos will be taken, uploaded, and instantly verified on the EC portal.
• District Election Officers must verify documents and submit a report within five days.
• Process aims for a transparent and accurate voter list; videography of hearings is possible.

Why It Matters: EC enforces strict new rules for voter list verification, impacting 3.2 million voters.