Lucknow, Oct. 25 -- Alleged irregularities in electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh have triggered a political confrontation ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, with the Election Commission ordering action against officials in Azamgarh after a probe found serious discrepancies in voter records.
The Azamgarh findings have assumed significance following the controversy in Pilibhit, where an inquiry found irregularities in 10,470 voter entries. The discovery of multiple entries bearing identical personal details in Azamgarh has raised serious questions about the accuracy of electoral rolls and the effectiveness of the verification process. With Assembly elections approaching, the cases have intensified concerns over whether the voter lists are being prepared and maintained in a manner that safeguards every eligible citizen's right to vote.
In Azamgarh, the Election Commission found 13 entries bearing the name Vikas Yadav in the electoral roll of the Azamgarh Assembly constituency. Two entries had already been deleted, while the remaining 11 were found to relate to different individuals. However, their personal particulars, including their fathers' names, addresses and dates of birth, were found to be identical.
The issue was raised by Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav at a press conference on October 15, when he alleged that the name of an individual had appeared multiple times in the electoral roll.
The inquiry has prompted the Election Commission to order proceedings against officials responsible for preparing and supervising the voter lists.
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