Lucknow: Serious concerns have emerged in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut district after nearly 200 names, mostly belonging to members of the Muslim community, were reportedly targeted for deletion from the electoral roll, triggering alarm among residents who fear an attempt to undermine their voting rights ahead of future elections.
According to Global Mirror, the issue surfaced in Aminabad Bara village under the Kithaur constituency, where a single individual submitted Form 7 applications seeking the deletion of around 200 voters from the electoral roll. Many of those listed were shown as dead, even though they are alive and living in the same village.
As news spread, members of the Muslim community gathered to protest, calling the act politically motivated and a clear attempt to target them. “My name was marked as deceased even though I am alive and living here with my family,” said one resident. “Had we not verified the list in time, our right to vote would have been quietly taken away.”
According to Global Mirror, the issue surfaced in Aminabad Bara village under the Kithaur constituency, where a single individual submitted Form 7 applications seeking the deletion of around 200 voters from the electoral roll. Many of those listed were shown as dead, even though they are alive and living in the same village.
As news spread, members of the Muslim community gathered to protest, calling the act politically motivated and a clear attempt to target them. “My name was marked as deceased even though I am alive and living here with my family,” said one resident. “Had we not verified the list in time, our right to vote would have been quietly taken away.”