Enrolment drive sees low turnout

HYDERABAD: Eligible voters who did not enrol their names in electoral rolls, submitted their applications on Sunday which was marked for ‘special campaign day’ programmes that were held in all city polling stations. In all, enrolments took place in 3820 polling stations approved by Election Commission of India for 15 assembly constituencies in Hyderabad.The campaign went on from 9am to 5pm, but enough people did not turn up for enrolment.GHMC officials said that this may be because many filled applications online. “Major part of my area falls under IT corridor where most have applied online,” said Hari Chandan Dasari, GHMC zonal commissioner, Serilingampally. Only a section of the people turned out inspite of applying online.“My application has been rejected online and the reason was not mentioned properly. I assume when the BLO visited my home it was locked. I request the authorities to contact the people before they reject any application via call or a sms,” said a woman at a polling station.