Maharashtra CEO allows voter documents via WhatsApp
In short
Maharashtra's Chief Electoral Officer has told poll officials to accept voter documents through WhatsApp during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The deadline has been extended, and Booth Level Officers will do home checks when needed.
The move may make document submission easier for voters. The reporting says Congress has concerns about ECINet software, but it does not say how those concerns will affect registration.
What the reporting says
Maharashtra's Chief Electoral Officer instructed poll officials to accept voter documents through WhatsApp during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The reporting says the deadline has been extended and Booth Level Officers will carry out household verification where needed after document submission. Congress has raised concerns about ECINet software, but the reporting does not state any official response or election impact.
Why it matters
Maharashtra's Chief Electoral Officer told poll officials to accept voter documents through WhatsApp as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The deadline has been extended, and Booth Level Officers will do household verification where necessary. Congress has raised concerns about ECINet software, but the reporting does not state whether the election commission has responded or whether registration will be affected.