Telangana: Enumeration Forms Can Be Filled in English

Hyderabad: Clearing apprehensions over language options for filling Enumeration Forms (EF), election authorities clarified that while Telugu forms are being distributed across Telangana, except Hyderabad district, they can also be filled in English. Volunteers are being engaged to assist voters facing language issues.

Responding to a query during an awareness programme on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) organised by the Telangana Press Academy on Monday, B. Chennaiah, state level nodal officer (Training), said the BLO App has provision for both languages. “While the form may be in Telugu, voter details can be entered in English as well. To resolve language issues, volunteers are being appointed, particularly in Urdu‑dominated areas and tribal belts. In districts such as Nagarkurnool and Nalgonda, where Gonds and Chechus live, local interpreters will be engaged to ease the process,” he said.

According to Chennaiah, anomalies affecting 89.88 lakh voters are expected to be reduced by 70–80 per cent. “As per the CEO’s expectation, at least 70 to 80 per cent will be cleared, since those with wrong mapping cannot be corrected during the process,” he noted.

After publication of the draft roll, notices will be issued to voters with no linkage to the previous SIR or those with anomalies. Electors whose EFs have been received, irrespective of mapping status, will be included in the draft roll. Lists of voters who could not submit EFs due to shifting, absence, death or duplicate entry will be displayed on the CEO’s website and at the offices of EROs and gram panchayats.

1. Enumeration Phase (June 25 – July 24)

o Distribution, collection and digitisation of Enumeration Forms

2. Publication of Draft Roll: July 31

o Rationalisation of polling stations (maximum 1,200 electors)

o All family members at one place

3. Claims & Objections (July 31 – August 30)

4. Issue and Disposal of Notices (July 31 – September 28)

5. Final Publication of Electoral Roll: October 1