TPCC seeks clarity on graduate voter registration process

The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee's (TPCC) Election Commission Coordination Committee has requested the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Telangana to provide clear guidelines on the registration process for eligible graduates working in Hyderabad and other urban centers. A committee chaired by Pulipati Rajesh Kumar expressed the confusion young graduates experience in the IT, IT-enabled services, financial, and corporate sectors regarding their eligibility and the registration procedure.

Many of these graduates are currently registered as ordinary voters in their hometowns while staying in Hyderabad temporarily for work. The committee seeks clarification on several key issues, including the use of Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) details on Form 18 applications, the criteria for determining the applicable Graduates' Constituency, and the conditions under which temporary residence could be considered ordinary residence.

They also asked the CEO to specify the documents employees residing in rented accommodations could use as proof of residence, such as rental agreements, residence certificates from employers' human resources departments, and local utility bills. Additionally, the committee is seeking clarity on the eligibility of graduates who have moved from other states and the process for completing Form 18 applications.

They requested the CEO's office to issue comprehensive guidelines or publish frequently asked questions (FAQs) to assist eligible graduates in completing their registration without confusion.