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Election Commission Orders Probe into Jharkhand Voter Deletion Forms After Express Report
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 06:37 AM
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Following a report by The Indian Express, election officials in Jharkhand have ordered an investigation into the use of voter deletion forms.
The Election Commission of India has directed a formal probe into the use of voter deletion forms in the state of Jharkhand after a report by The Indian Express highlighted irregularities in the process.
The report alleged that certain forms intended to remove voters from the electoral rolls were being misused, raising concerns about the integrity of the voter database.
In response, the Commission has appointed a special team to examine the allegations, review the forms, and identify any procedural lapses.
The investigation aims to ensure that the voter rolls remain accurate and that the electoral process is free from manipulation.
The report alleged that certain forms intended to remove voters from the electoral rolls were being misused, raising concerns about the integrity of the voter database.
In response, the Commission has appointed a special team to examine the allegations, review the forms, and identify any procedural lapses.
The investigation aims to ensure that the voter rolls remain accurate and that the electoral process is free from manipulation.