Mumbai, Oct. 15 -- Maharashtra State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare has clarified that the State Election Commission (SEC) has no authority to alter the voter list used for local body elections. He reiterated that all matters relating to voter inclusion, deletion, or correction fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
The clarification came during a meeting with representatives of recognised political parties at the SEC headquarters today, attended by Secretary Suresh Kakani and senior officials. Waghmare's statement followed repeated demands from political groups seeking revisions in the local election voter rolls.
Speaking to media representatives after the meeting, Waghmare explained that ...