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BJD accuses misuse of Form‑7 to target minority voters, asks Odisha CEO to act
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🗓 03 Sep 2026, 10:17 AM
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The Biju Janata Dal has lodged a complaint with the Odisha Chief Electoral Officer, alleging that the voter registration Form‑7 is being used to single out minority voters.
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) submitted a formal complaint to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, asserting that the voter registration Form‑7 is being exploited to identify minority voters for political purposes.
The party warned that such misuse could skew the upcoming electoral process and breach the confidentiality of the electoral roll, urging the CEO to launch an investigation and halt any related activity.
The CEO has not yet issued a public response. Election officials are tasked with safeguarding voter data integrity and can order corrective measures if misuse is confirmed.
The allegation emerges amid heightened scrutiny of voter‑data handling across Indian states as preparations for the next state assembly elections intensify.
The party warned that such misuse could skew the upcoming electoral process and breach the confidentiality of the electoral roll, urging the CEO to launch an investigation and halt any related activity.
The CEO has not yet issued a public response. Election officials are tasked with safeguarding voter data integrity and can order corrective measures if misuse is confirmed.
The allegation emerges amid heightened scrutiny of voter‑data handling across Indian states as preparations for the next state assembly elections intensify.