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Kerala Tribal Booth Makes History: 100% Voter Roll Revision in One Day

A remote tribal polling booth in Kerala's Attappadi region has made history by completing its electoral roll revision in just one day. The team included dedicated officials and student volunteers who traveled over 120 kilometers to reach the settlement. They successfully updated all 65 voters from 36 houses without any issues during the intensive drive. This achievement marks a significant step toward ensuring complete tribal participation in upcoming local body and assembly elections.

Key Points: Kerala Attappadi Tribal Booth Achieves First Full Electoral Revision

  • Team traveled 120 km including six Electoral Literacy Club student volunteers
  • Officials worked 13 hours from 7 am to 8 pm waiting for voters
  • CEO Rathan U Kelkar personally addressed tribal settlement heads before drive
  • Electoral Literacy Club aims for 100% voting across all Attappadi booths
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Kerala tribal booth achieves first 100 pc electoral roll revision in single day

Remote Attappadi tribal settlement becomes Kerala's first polling booth to complete 100% electoral roll revision in single day with 65 voters covered.

"The electoral roll revision of all the 65 voters from 36 houses has been completed without any issues - Kunjumon Thomas, Booth Level Officer"

Palakkad, Nov 8

A polling booth in Kerala's remote Attappadi tribal belt became the first in the state to complete the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in a single day, achieving 100 per cent coverage of its 65 voters.

The successful drive at the Singampara Muthikulam tribal settlement in Palakkad's Attappadi block was executed by a dedicated team of officials and students, including six girls from the Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) of Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Government Arts and Science College in Attappadi, which travelled over 120 km for the task.

Singampara Muthikulam Booth Level Officer (BLO) Kunjumon Thomas confirmed the smooth completion of the process.

"The electoral roll revision of all the 65 voters from 36 houses in the settlement has been completed without any issues. They cooperated with the SIR process without any hesitation. Generally, the voters in this tribal settlement actively participate in voting in every election," said Thomas, who is also a teacher at a local school.

The team worked from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, patiently waiting for the voters' return from work in the evening. This effort was part of a major initiative by the state's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Rathan U Kelkar, to maximise tribal voters' participation in the SIR drive.

The CEO had personally addressed the community, issuing a letter on November 3 to the head (mooppan) of each Adivasi Unnathi (tribal settlement) in the massive Attappadi block, requesting complete participation in the SIR process.

A team led by Palakkad Election Deputy Collector N Sajid handed over and explained the CEO's letter to the settlement head, who then read it out to the members.

S Anandhu, a final year BA student and student coordinator of the ELC at the RGM College, expressed the club's long-term goal.

"We aim to achieve 100 per cent voting in all the polling booths in Attappadi tribal block in the elections," said Anandhu, who has been working with ELC in the tribal belt for over five years, right from the school level.

District Master Trainer T Sathyan said they aim to complete the SIR across Attappadi by the December 4 deadline.

Kerala's local body elections are scheduled for December this year, while the assembly polls are expected to be held in April 2026.

- IANS

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Arjun K
Great to see tribal communities being actively involved in the electoral process. This sets a wonderful example for other remote areas. The student volunteers deserve special appreciation for their efforts!
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Rohit P
While this achievement is commendable, I hope this isn't just a one-time showpiece. The real test will be maintaining this level of participation in actual elections. Hope the momentum continues!
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Sarah B
The involvement of college students through Electoral Literacy Clubs is brilliant! This not only helps with voter registration but also creates future responsible citizens. More colleges should adopt this model.
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Karthik V
Kerala always leads in such social initiatives! The tribal communities actively participating in voting shows how democracy has reached every corner of our country. Proud moment for Indian democracy 🇮🇳
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Michael C
The patience shown by the team waiting for voters to return from work shows genuine respect for people's daily lives. This is how electoral processes should work - making it convenient for citizens rather than expecting them to adjust.

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