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SP Alleges Thousands of Duplicate Names in UP Voter Rolls, Seeks Their Removal
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What Happened?
The Samajwadi Party has submitted a memorandum alleging thousands of duplicate entries in Uttar Pradesh's electoral rolls. They warn that if not corrected, genuine voters may face difficulties in voting.
Key points
- The SP claims large-scale irregularities in electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh.
- Akhilesh Yadav directed the submission of a memorandum to the Chief Electoral Officer.
- Duplicate entries were found in several constituencies, including Allahabad-Jhansi and Bakshi Ka Talab.
- Specific examples of duplicate entries were provided for various polling booths.
- The SP demands immediate deletion of all duplicate entries to ensure fair elections.
Key insights
- If not addressed, the duplicate entries may disenfranchise legitimate voters.
- The SP's actions could lead to increased scrutiny of the electoral rolls.
- This situation may prompt the Election Commission to take corrective measures.
Why it matters
The issue could affect the integrity of the electoral process in Uttar Pradesh.
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Samajwadi Party· OrganizationUttar Pradesh· StateAkhilesh Yadav· Person
Source
India Today
