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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says 12 million Hindu voters missing, counters opposition’s SIR claims
✍️ India Today
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 01:16 AM
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath claimed that about 12 million Hindu voters are unaccounted for in Uttar Pradesh, using the figure to rebut opposition’s SIR narrative.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asserted that roughly 1.2 crore Hindu voters are missing from the state's electoral rolls. He made the statement during a public address aimed at addressing recent criticism from opposition parties.
The figure was presented as part of Yogi's effort to counter what he described as "SIR propaganda" advanced by rival political groups. By highlighting the alleged discrepancy, the CM sought to question the credibility of the opposition's claims about voter data manipulation.
No independent verification of the 1.2 crore number has been offered, and electoral officials have not commented on the claim. Analysts note that the statement adds another layer to the ongoing political contest ahead of upcoming elections in the state.
The figure was presented as part of Yogi's effort to counter what he described as "SIR propaganda" advanced by rival political groups. By highlighting the alleged discrepancy, the CM sought to question the credibility of the opposition's claims about voter data manipulation.
No independent verification of the 1.2 crore number has been offered, and electoral officials have not commented on the claim. Analysts note that the statement adds another layer to the ongoing political contest ahead of upcoming elections in the state.