GBA Clarifies No Notice Issued to Prof CNR Rao
· India · Times of India, Indian Express
The Greater Bengaluru Authority has confirmed that no notice was issued to scientist Prof CNR Rao regarding a name discrepancy in the electoral roll. GBA chief commissioner M Maheshwar Rao stated that a booth level officer recommended retaining his name in the final roll instead of initiating a formal notice process. The discrepancy involved his name being recorded as 'Rama' in 2002, while he is now correctly listed as 'Prof CN Rao M'. Officials personally visited his residence to update the necessary details for the Special Intensive Revision exercise.
Why it matters
The clarification resolves public confusion regarding the electoral status of a prominent Indian scientist.
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