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Congress alleges irregularities after 95,000 Uttarakhand residents marked ineligible in SIR
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🗓 25 Sep 2026, 11:03 AM
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The Congress party has raised concerns over alleged irregularities after the State Implementation Register listed 95,000 people in Uttarakhand as ineligible.
The State Implementation Register (SIR) in Uttarakhand has recorded 95,000 individuals as ineligible, according to the latest data released by the state administration. The figure, which represents a sizable portion of the state's electorate, has triggered a political backlash.
The Indian National Congress has publicly alleged that the process was marred by irregularities, claiming that the eligibility list was compiled without adequate transparency. Party officials said the sudden exclusion of so many voters could affect upcoming elections and undermine public confidence in the electoral system.
State officials have not yet issued a detailed response to the Congress accusations, and the matter is expected to be examined by the election commission. The controversy highlights growing tensions between the ruling party in Uttarakhand and the opposition ahead of the next electoral cycle.
The Indian National Congress has publicly alleged that the process was marred by irregularities, claiming that the eligibility list was compiled without adequate transparency. Party officials said the sudden exclusion of so many voters could affect upcoming elections and undermine public confidence in the electoral system.
State officials have not yet issued a detailed response to the Congress accusations, and the matter is expected to be examined by the election commission. The controversy highlights growing tensions between the ruling party in Uttarakhand and the opposition ahead of the next electoral cycle.