Booth-wise list of 65 lakh deleted Bihar voters published on website: EC to SC
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has informed the Supreme Court that a booth-wise list of approximately 65 lakh voters, whose names have been excluded from the draft electoral roll in Bihar, has been uploaded to the official websites of all 38 District Election Officers (DEOs) in the state. The list includes reasons for their non-inclusion.
In a status report filed ahead of a hearing on a petition challenging the validity of the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the Election Commission detailed the exclusions, categorising them into three primary reasons: death, change of ordinary residence, and duplicate entries, as reported by Deccan Herald on Friday.
The Commission clarified that the booth-wise list has been made available at the Panchayat Bhavan and Block Development Officers' offices.
Moreover, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and Booth Level Agents (BLAs) have been equipped with copies of the list. They are stationed at various villages and urban areas, providing assistance to residents by clarifying the reasons for exclusion and helping them file claims, objections, or corrections. These actions follow the procedure laid out under the SIR order of June 24, 2025, the EC said.
The Election Commission further stated that publicity has been given regarding the availability of the list. Announcements have been made through newspapers, radio, television, and social media platforms, including the official accounts of the DEOs.
“The public notices expressly mention that aggrieved persons may submit their claims along with a copy of their Aadhaar card,” the EC stated.
The matter is scheduled for hearing on Friday.
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Yenepoya University conducts autism awareness campaign in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The Department of Occupational Therapy at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) conducted a community-based Autism Awareness Campaign at Fiza Mall and Ullal Beach in the city.
The campaign was aimed at promoting awareness, inclusion, and early identification of autism, in line with the global theme, “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value.”
The programme was led by Dr. Dhayanithi K and Dr. Ananya Jana as organising chairpersons, with Dr. Anas, Dr. Amanda S. Phillip, and Dr. Ansu V. David served as organising members.
Students of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) programme participated in conducting the campaign.
The event included activities such as flash mobs, street plays, face painting, mehendi, and direct interaction with the public.
These activities focused on highlighting early signs of autism, the need for early intervention, and the importance of inclusion and acceptance of individuals with autism.
The campaign reached around 300 to 500 members of the public. It also provided students with practical exposure to community-based rehabilitation and public health education.
As part of the initiative, QR-based digital resources were introduced to help the public access reliable information on autism.
“Awareness is the first step towards inclusion, and early intervention can significantly improve outcomes,” the organising team said.
The department thanked the university for its support in organising the campaign. It also acknowledged the cooperation of the management of Fiza Mall and the Ullal Beach Police Department in facilitating the event.
