Agartala, May 21: Concerns are reportedly mounting among voters in parts of Tripura’s Khowai district over alleged discrepancies in Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) details ahead of the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, with fears that errors in records could create difficulties during future verification exercises.
According to information emerging from local sources, several voters in the district have reportedly found mismatches between details printed on their older EPIC cards and the newly generated voter identity cards issued after revisions to the electoral rolls.
Sources claimed that the Election Commission had replaced the earlier “TP series” EPIC cards with newly generated cards based on information collected through Booth Level Officers (BLOs). However, many voters are reportedly yet to receive the revised cards physically, adding to confusion and uncertainty.
Several complaints have also surfaced regarding difficulties in obtaining clarifications from BLOs. According to local residents, some voters alleged that attempts to contact BLOs over discrepancies and queries regarding electoral records had not yielded responses.
Concerns intensified after many voters reportedly downloaded their updated EPIC cards online and noticed differences between their previous and revised records. Residents fear that such discrepancies may create complications when the Special Intensive Revision process formally begins.
According to local sources, the verification exercise in Khowai district had started several months ago through BLOs appointed for the task. Khowai district consists of six Assembly constituencies and 307 polling stations, including 147 under Khowai subdivision and 160 under Teliamura subdivision.
Sources further claimed that BLOs, many of whom are school teachers entrusted with additional responsibilities, were initially directed to compare electoral rolls of 2005 and 2025 and prepare comparative reports.
Questions have also reportedly been raised by some residents regarding the process of collecting personal information such as birth details and parental records without direct interaction with voters.
Locals fear that any mismatch in records could eventually compel affected voters to appear for hearings and submit supporting documents during the formal revision process. However, no official statement has yet been issued regarding the alleged discrepancies.
