After the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, residents in Sowcarpet in the Harbour Assembly Constituency checked their names on the updated electoral rolls.
One of them, Mitha Lal, a 65-year-old resident, confirmed that his name was still on the list. He said he moved to Chennai from Bakra village in Jalore district, Rajasthan, when he was young. Since then, he has not registered as a voter in his native village and has always been listed in Chennai.
Walking near a Chennai Corporation park close to Mint Street, he shared that he prefers being a voter in the Harbour constituency. He said the area offers good conditions for business and peaceful living among different communities, which has encouraged him to stay and vote there.
However, not everyone had the same experience. His neighbour, Kanti Lal from Mount Abu, found that his name had been removed from the voter list during the revision process.
The update has brought mixed reactions among residents. While some are satisfied to see their names on the rolls, others are concerned after finding their names missing.
The revision process is meant to ensure accurate voter lists, but it has also raised questions among people about removals and the need to verify their details before elections.