BJP Defends Election Commission Amid Opposition Allegations
TL;DR
- The BJP responded to Congress claims regarding the Election Commission's voter revision process.
- The party clarified the removal of millions of deceased and duplicate voter entries.
- Officials stated that voters who have moved can still register using Form 6.
- The BJP criticized the opposition for not verifying electoral rolls through their own agents.
BJP Member of Parliament Sambit Patra held a press conference to address accusations from the Congress party concerning the Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision process.
Patra explained that the commission utilized an ASDD framework to identify and remove absent, shifted, deceased, and duplicate entries from the electoral rolls. He noted that approximately 2.8 crore deceased individuals and one crore duplicate entries were purged to ensure accuracy.
Regarding voters who have moved, Patra clarified that they remain eligible to re-enroll by submitting Form 6. He dismissed claims made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, citing a Supreme Court ruling to support the current declaration process.
The BJP official also questioned why opposition Booth Level Agents failed to perform their duties in verifying the electoral rolls. He maintained that the decisions made by the Election Commission were unanimous.
Why It Matters
The integrity of the electoral process is a cornerstone of democratic governance, and this exchange highlights the ongoing debate between political parties regarding the management of voter rolls in India.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 10/31/2026, 12:38:57 PM · Reported with: India Today
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