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Madhya Pradesh: ‘Mirchi Baba’ protests removal of his name from voter list, asks why he was deleted
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 03:15 PM
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Self‑styled saint Mirchi Baba, also known as Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vairagyānand Giri, has publicly questioned the removal of his name from Madhya Pradesh’s electoral roll, demanding an explanation.
Madhya Pradesh’s electoral authorities have recently deleted the name of a well‑known religious figure, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vairagyānand Giri, popularly called Mirchi Baba, from the state’s voter list. The removal followed the filing of an FIR, after which the issue gained public attention.
The saint, who enjoys a large following in central India, responded on social media, stating, “I am alive; why has my name been struck off the voter list?” He demanded a clear explanation from the election officials, asserting that the deletion could affect his civic rights.
Election officials have not yet issued a formal statement on the matter, and the local administration is reportedly reviewing the case to determine whether procedural errors led to the omission.
If the name is not reinstated, the incident could set a precedent for other high‑profile individuals facing similar discrepancies in the electoral roll.
The situation remains under observation as authorities work to resolve the grievance.
The saint, who enjoys a large following in central India, responded on social media, stating, “I am alive; why has my name been struck off the voter list?” He demanded a clear explanation from the election officials, asserting that the deletion could affect his civic rights.
Election officials have not yet issued a formal statement on the matter, and the local administration is reportedly reviewing the case to determine whether procedural errors led to the omission.
If the name is not reinstated, the incident could set a precedent for other high‑profile individuals facing similar discrepancies in the electoral roll.
The situation remains under observation as authorities work to resolve the grievance.