<p>ThiruvananthapuramL The opposition Congress in Kerala has urged the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/election-commission">Election Commission</a> to extend the deadline for adding names to the voters' list for the upcoming local body elections in the state.</p>.<p>The party pointed out that after the voters’ list was published on July 23, only 15 days—till August 7—were given for new additions.</p>.<p>Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan submitted a letter to the Election Commission in this regard, the details of which were shared with the media by his office on Tuesday.</p>.Row over Kerala MLA meeting political violence convicts.<p>In his letter, Satheesan highlighted that the online process for adding and correcting names, as well as transferring names from one ward to another, has faced technical glitches across many regions.</p>.<p>“As the deadline for registration approaches, the technical glitches are worsening. There are widespread complaints that the website is frequently hanging,” the letter stated.</p>.<p>He also noted that many individuals have been unable to register due to these technical issues, and several names from the previous voters' list have been omitted from the current one.</p>.<p>In light of these concerns, Satheesan requested that the deadline for voter registration be extended by another 15 days to ensure all eligible voters are included.</p>.<p>The dates for the local body elections are yet to be announced.</p>
<p>ThiruvananthapuramL The opposition Congress in Kerala has urged the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/election-commission">Election Commission</a> to extend the deadline for adding names to the voters' list for the upcoming local body elections in the state.</p>.<p>The party pointed out that after the voters’ list was published on July 23, only 15 days—till August 7—were given for new additions.</p>.<p>Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan submitted a letter to the Election Commission in this regard, the details of which were shared with the media by his office on Tuesday.</p>.Row over Kerala MLA meeting political violence convicts.<p>In his letter, Satheesan highlighted that the online process for adding and correcting names, as well as transferring names from one ward to another, has faced technical glitches across many regions.</p>.<p>“As the deadline for registration approaches, the technical glitches are worsening. There are widespread complaints that the website is frequently hanging,” the letter stated.</p>.<p>He also noted that many individuals have been unable to register due to these technical issues, and several names from the previous voters' list have been omitted from the current one.</p>.<p>In light of these concerns, Satheesan requested that the deadline for voter registration be extended by another 15 days to ensure all eligible voters are included.</p>.<p>The dates for the local body elections are yet to be announced.</p>