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Congress Alleges 1.57 Lakh Voter Entry Errors in Nagaland, Demands Audit
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 06:36 PM
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The Congress party has highlighted approximately 1.57 lakh discrepancies in voter entries in Nagaland and has formally sought verification of the electoral rolls.
The Congress party has raised serious concerns regarding the integrity of the electoral rolls in Nagaland, citing a significant number of data errors. The party has flagged approximately 1.57 lakh voter-entry discrepancies, arguing that these inaccuracies could impact the fairness of upcoming elections.
In a bid to address these issues, the Congress has sought formal verification of the voter lists. The party contends that such a large volume of errors necessitates a thorough review to ensure that only eligible voters are included in the final rolls.
The move highlights ongoing debates about the accuracy of voter data in the northeastern state. While the party has demanded an audit, no immediate response from the electoral authorities was mentioned in the initial report.
In a bid to address these issues, the Congress has sought formal verification of the voter lists. The party contends that such a large volume of errors necessitates a thorough review to ensure that only eligible voters are included in the final rolls.
The move highlights ongoing debates about the accuracy of voter data in the northeastern state. While the party has demanded an audit, no immediate response from the electoral authorities was mentioned in the initial report.