New Delhi, February 13: The Election Commission of India has appointed former IRS officer Pratap Singh as the Special Observer for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in 2026. His role will focus on the special intensive revision campaign of the voter list and the oversight of the upcoming general elections.
According to the commission’s order, Pratap Singh will operate under the control, supervision, and discipline of the commission, as stipulated by Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 13CC of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
As Special Observer, his primary responsibilities will include monitoring the ongoing SIR process in Tamil Nadu, inspecting election preparations, and providing necessary recommendations to the commission. He will be required to visit the state periodically and submit reports to the Election Commission.
The commission has also directed that Pratap Singh will receive all necessary facilities and protocols in collaboration with the Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu. Furthermore, he has been instructed that no personal appreciation letters will be given to any election-related officials during his tenure as Special Observer. If he believes an official deserves recognition, he must submit a proposal with complete reasons to the commission.
With this appointment, Pratap Singh is set to play a crucial role in ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process in Tamil Nadu.
The special intensive revision of the voter list in Tamil Nadu is nearing completion, with the state’s voter list scheduled for publication on February 17. This revision exercise, conducted under the supervision of the Election Commission of India, aims to ensure that the state’s voter database is accurate, inclusive, and free of errors.
Once finalized, the voter list is expected to include approximately 56.5 million registered voters in Tamil Nadu. Officials reported that around 3.4 million individuals have submitted applications for name changes, including first-time voters, those who have changed residences, and others seeking corrections in personal information such as name, address, or photo.
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