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Congress Questions ECI Over 11 Lakh Difference in Rajasthan's Voter Count
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What Happened?
Rajasthan's electoral rolls show three different voter counts within a year, prompting Congress to question the Election Commission's transparency. The latest draft shows 5.26 crore voters, 11 lakh more than the previous count.
Key points
- The latest draft electoral roll shows 5.26 crore voters.
- This figure is 11 lakh higher than the 5.15 crore in the final SIR roll.
- The SEC roll from October recorded 5.45 crore voters.
- The qualifying date for revision is January 1, 2027.
- Claims and objections can be filed until December 11, 2026.
- Congress leader Pooja Tripathi raised concerns about voter disenfranchisement.
Key insights
- The variation in voter counts raises concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.
- If discrepancies persist, it may lead to a loss of trust in the Election Commission.
- The situation highlights the need for improved transparency in electoral revisions.
Why it matters
The discrepancies in voter counts could affect the voting rights of eligible citizens in Rajasthan.
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Rajasthan· StateElection Commission· OrganizationCongress· OrganizationPooja Tripathi· Person
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