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BJP-Linked Individuals File 6,500 Voter Deletion Petitions in Uttarakhand
✍️ Deccan Chronicle
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 07:32 AM
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A group of men linked to the BJP has filed 6,500 petitions seeking the removal of voters from the electoral rolls in Uttarakhand, according to the Deccan Chronicle.
On a recent day in Uttarakhand, a batch of petitions was submitted to the state election authorities, demanding the deletion of 6,500 names from the electoral rolls. The petitioners are reported to have close ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
The petitions argue that the listed voters are either deceased, have migrated, or are otherwise ineligible to vote. Each petition includes a brief justification and supporting documentation, though the details of the evidence have not yet been disclosed publicly.
Election officials have acknowledged receipt of the submissions and said they will review the claims in accordance with the Election Commission’s guidelines. Political observers note that such large-scale deletion requests are uncommon and could raise questions about the integrity of the voter list.
With the next state assembly elections approaching, the petitions could potentially alter the composition of the electorate in several constituencies, prompting both parties to monitor the situation closely.
The petitions argue that the listed voters are either deceased, have migrated, or are otherwise ineligible to vote. Each petition includes a brief justification and supporting documentation, though the details of the evidence have not yet been disclosed publicly.
Election officials have acknowledged receipt of the submissions and said they will review the claims in accordance with the Election Commission’s guidelines. Political observers note that such large-scale deletion requests are uncommon and could raise questions about the integrity of the voter list.
With the next state assembly elections approaching, the petitions could potentially alter the composition of the electorate in several constituencies, prompting both parties to monitor the situation closely.