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BJP Allegedly Tries to Remove Muslim Worker and 30 Family Members from Voter Rolls, Congress Claims
✍️ India Today
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 06:16 PM
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Congress alleges that BJP officials attempted to delete a Muslim worker and 30 relatives from the electoral rolls, a move seen as targeting minority voters.
Congress has accused BJP officials of attempting to remove a Muslim worker and 30 of his family members from the voter rolls in a recent statement. The allegation, made by Congress representatives, points to a deliberate effort to alter the electoral register in a manner that could disenfranchise minority voters.
Voter rolls are a critical component of India's democratic process, ensuring that only eligible citizens can cast ballots. Any tampering with these records can undermine the integrity of elections and erode public trust in electoral institutions.
The claim has prompted calls for an independent investigation into the alleged removal of names from the electoral register. Congress has urged election authorities to review the case and take corrective action if the allegations are substantiated.
Voter rolls are a critical component of India's democratic process, ensuring that only eligible citizens can cast ballots. Any tampering with these records can undermine the integrity of elections and erode public trust in electoral institutions.
The claim has prompted calls for an independent investigation into the alleged removal of names from the electoral register. Congress has urged election authorities to review the case and take corrective action if the allegations are substantiated.