Telangana CM Revanth Reddy accuses BJP of plotting SC, ST, minority voter deletions in SIR
Synopsis
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has accused the BJP and BRS of conspiring to delete SC, ST, and minority voter names during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision — and the stakes are personal: his own Kodangal constituency has 22% of voters still unregistered, with the August 3 deadline closing in fast.
Key Takeaways
Revanth Reddy on 22 July alleged that BJP and BRS are conspiring to delete SC, ST, and minority voter names during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The allegations were made at a meeting of Booth Level Agents (BLAs) of the Congress party in Kodangal Assembly constituency , which Revanth Reddy represents.
As of 22 July , 1,96,620 voters in Kodangal have submitted SIR applications; 54,635 remain unregistered — 22% of the total voter base.
The official SIR deadline is 3 August ; the CM has set an internal Congress target of 100% enrollment by 30 July .
Revanth Reddy described BJP and BRS as ‘two sides of the same coin’ and accused them of plotting to weaken his stronghold in Kodangal.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday, 22 July alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is conspiring to strike off the names of voters from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and minority communities during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The charge came as Revanth Reddy addressed Booth Level Agents (BLAs) of the Indian National Congress (INC) in his own constituency of Kodangal.
The Conspiracy Allegation
Revanth Reddy alleged that both the BJP and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) had jointly plotted to delete a large number of votes belonging to Congress sympathisers in Kodangal Assembly constituency, which he represents. He claimed the two opposition parties, despite carrying different names, function as “two sides of the same coin.”
The Chief Minister further alleged that the plot was designed to undermine his political grip on Kodangal and, by extension, weaken his position at the state level. “Unable to face him directly, the two parties plotted a backstab attack,” he said, according to reports from the meeting.
Voter Enrollment Status in Kodangal
Revanth Reddy disclosed that as of the meeting date, 1,96,620 voters in Kodangal had submitted their SIR applications, while 54,635 people remained unregistered. This means registration is still pending for 22 per cent of the total voter base in the constituency.
The Chief Minister set an internal deadline of 30 July for BLAs to achieve 100 per cent enrollment, ahead of the official SIR deadline of 3 August. He instructed party workers to conduct door-to-door outreach and ensure that voter verification forms are completed without exception.
What the CM Told Party Workers
Revanth Reddy cautioned BLAs against any deletion of Congress votes and stressed that the responsibility of registering every eligible name rests squarely with them. “Losing one’s vote means losing the identity,” he said, urging workers to treat the enrollment drive as a political priority.
He also thanked Kodangal residents for what he described as their unwavering support that enabled him to lead Telangana as Chief Minister, and stated that “the responsibility of burying the opposition lies with Kodangal people.”
Broader Context
The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has become a flashpoint across several states, with opposition parties raising concerns about potential disenfranchisement of marginalised communities. This is not the first time the SIR process has drawn political controversy in Telangana — the state has seen repeated disputes over voter list accuracy ahead of assembly and local body elections. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has not publicly commented on the specific allegations made by the Chief Minister.
With the 3 August SIR deadline approaching, the coming days will test whether Congress’s ground-level mobilisation in Kodangal can close the 22 per cent enrollment gap before the window shuts.
Point of View
To his own party’s booth agents, ahead of a voter enrollment deadline. The framing of BJP and BRS as co-conspirators against marginalised voters is a well-worn Congress playbook, but the 22% unenrolled figure in Kodangal is a real organisational problem that the party needs to solve regardless of opposition intent. The Election Commission of India has not been cited as corroborating any deletion conspiracy, and without that institutional backing, the charge remains an allegation. What the episode does reveal is that the SIR process — designed as an administrative exercise — has become a live political battleground in Telangana, where every name on a voter list carries partisan weight.
NationPress
22 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls?
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a periodic exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India to update electoral rolls by adding new eligible voters, correcting errors, and removing ineligible entries. In Telangana, the current SIR has a deadline of 3 August, and it has become politically contentious amid allegations of targeted voter deletions.
What exactly did Telangana CM Revanth Reddy allege against the BJP?
Revanth Reddy alleged that the BJP, in coordination with the BRS, is conspiring to delete the names of SC, ST, and minority community voters from electoral rolls during the ongoing SIR process. He specifically claimed the plot targets Congress sympathisers in his Kodangal constituency to weaken his political stronghold.
How many voters in Kodangal are yet to register under SIR?
As of 22 July, 54,635 voters in Kodangal had not yet submitted their SIR applications, representing 22% of the constituency’s total voter base. The CM has directed Congress BLAs to complete 100% enrollment by 30 July, ahead of the official 3 August deadline.
What action has Revanth Reddy directed Congress workers to take?
The Chief Minister instructed Booth Level Agents (BLAs) to conduct door-to-door outreach, ensure voter verification forms are filled, and achieve full enrollment in Kodangal by 30 July. He warned that losing a vote means losing one’s identity and held BLAs personally responsible for any deletions.
Has the Election Commission of India responded to these allegations?
The Election Commission of India had not publicly commented on the specific allegations made by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy as of the time of reporting. The charges remain unverified by any independent electoral authority.
