Statewide Enumeration Form Distribution Surpasses 1 Crore, Nalgonda Leads Coverage Efforts
Over 1 crore house-to-house enumeration forms have been distributed across the state as of June 27. While Nalgonda leads in completion rates, officials are addressing logistical bottlenecks in Hyderabad and managing workload pressures for staff balancing multiple public duties.
The state-wide house-to-house enumeration form (EF) distribution initiative has gained significant momentum, with nearly 30 per cent of the total voter base receiving their documents by June 27. Out of an overall electorate of 3,38,26,448, officials reported that over 1,02,75,000 forms had been successfully handed out by 8 pm that day. This marks a substantial increase in efficiency, coverage, and operational progress for the ongoing administrative exercise.
District-level performance has been varied across the state. Nalgonda has emerged as the frontrunner, achieving an impressive 74 per cent completion rate in the distribution of these forms. In stark contrast, Hyderabad district, which encompasses 15 Assembly constituencies, has reported a distribution of approximately 3 lakh forms. Meanwhile, the Asifabad Assembly constituency has demonstrated high engagement levels, recording the highest distribution figures in the state, exceeding 78 per cent.
Operational Challenges and Streamlining Efforts
Administrative officials attributed the rapid pace of the enumeration form (EF) distribution to a streamlined workflow that was finalized recently. While the first two days saw only 47 lakh forms reaching voters, the numbers saw a sharp rise to over 80 lakh by Saturday afternoon. A senior official noted that Hyderabad encountered unique logistical challenges, including a late-stage policy adjustment regarding the use of English-language forms and delays in receiving necessary permissions from the Election Commission of India (ECI). These hurdles caused distribution to commence in some areas only by Friday evening or Saturday.
The urgency of the process impacted citizens, particularly in the Old City region. Residents like Farhana Begum faced complications due to the delayed arrival of forms and the observance of Youm-e-Ashura. Many households had to navigate unusual hours to secure their documentation, with reports of residents collecting their forms as late as 1:30 am to ensure compliance with the ongoing process.
The heavy workload has also drawn complaints from Booth Level Officers (BLOs), who are under strict orders to finish the distribution process by July 1. These frontline workers are simultaneously balancing responsibilities for the three-day National Pulse Polio Immunisation Drive beginning June 28. According to P. Jayalakshmi, State Secretary of the AIFAWH, workers have been instructed to prioritize poll duties or risk termination, leading to immense pressure on the field staff.
In response to these logistical hurdles, the Congress party has formally urged the CEO, C. Sudershan Reddy, to extend the project deadlines. P. Rajesh Kumar, chairman of the TPCC Election Commission coordination committee, emphasized that an extension would help reduce errors, alleviate stress on BLOs, and allow for a more thorough and accurate collection of the enumeration form (EF) data.
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