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‘Represented India abroad’: Ex-envoy slams Punjab voter roll revision

Former Indian diplomat Navdeep Suri has raised concerns over Punjab's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls after being told that his details did not match records from 2003. Suri, who represented India as ambassador to Egypt, the UAE, and Australia, said he was asked to provide additional proof of Indian citizenship despite submitting his voter ID and Aadhaar card. The incident has reignited debate over voter roll verification, documentation requirements, and potential errors in the electoral revision process. As Punjab updates its electoral rolls ahead of the 2026 publication deadline, questions are being raised about the challenges faced by ordinary citizens.