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Crime
Karnataka BJP leader booked for attempting to delete 198 Muslim voters from rolls
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🗓 04 Oct 2026, 01:46 AM
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A senior BJP leader in Karnataka has been booked by police for allegedly trying to erase 198 Muslim names from the electoral roll, officials said.
Police in Karnataka have filed a criminal case against a senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader after evidence suggested he attempted to delete the names of 198 Muslim voters from the state's electoral roll. The investigation, carried out by local authorities, uncovered documents that pointed to a coordinated effort to manipulate the voter list ahead of upcoming elections.
According to officials, the leader approached election officials with a request to remove the identified voters, citing procedural irregularities that were later found to be unfounded. The alleged act violates provisions of the Representation of the People Act, which safeguards the integrity of the electoral roll.
The case has been registered under sections dealing with fraud and tampering with electoral records. The BJP has not commented publicly on the allegations, while the Election Commission has said it will monitor the situation closely to ensure a fair electoral process.
Legal experts note that such actions, if proven, could lead to severe penalties, including imprisonment and disqualification from holding public office. The incident adds to growing concerns about attempts to influence voter demographics in the state.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as the case progresses.
According to officials, the leader approached election officials with a request to remove the identified voters, citing procedural irregularities that were later found to be unfounded. The alleged act violates provisions of the Representation of the People Act, which safeguards the integrity of the electoral roll.
The case has been registered under sections dealing with fraud and tampering with electoral records. The BJP has not commented publicly on the allegations, while the Election Commission has said it will monitor the situation closely to ensure a fair electoral process.
Legal experts note that such actions, if proven, could lead to severe penalties, including imprisonment and disqualification from holding public office. The incident adds to growing concerns about attempts to influence voter demographics in the state.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as the case progresses.