Church leaders and social organizations in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have launched a voter awareness campaign to help people take part in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls.
More than 100 priests, religious sisters, and community leaders attended an online awareness and training programme on June 22. The participants were trained to become “master trainers” and help people understand the voter registration process before the revision begins on June 25.
The programme was organized by the Conference of Religious India (CRI) in partnership with the All India Peace Mission Telangana and Youth Welfare Telangana. The SIR aims to ensure that every eligible citizen is correctly included in the electoral rolls.
During the session, speakers stressed that voting is both a civic right and a social responsibility. Participants received training on filling registration forms, working with booth-level officers, and helping people complete the required documentation. They also discussed ways to support voters whose names may need correction or inclusion.
In a circular issued on June 17, Cardinal Anthony Poola urged all Catholics to take the revision process seriously. He said every eligible person should ensure that their name and the names of eligible family members are included in the voter list.
The Cardinal also asked parishes to appoint volunteers to assist the elderly, persons with disabilities, and others who may face difficulties with documentation.
Organizers plan to set up help desks in churches, schools, and community centres to guide people through the process. They said the campaign aims to strengthen democratic participation and ensure that no eligible voter is left out of the electoral rolls.
