3 crore voters at risk of removal from electoral roll, alleges NCP politician

NCP (SP) legislator Rohit Pawar on Tuesday raised concerns over the integrity of the voter verification process, claiming that systematic errors could lead to the removal of nearly 3 crore voters from the Supplementary Integrated Register (SIR). According to Pawar, the flawed verification methodology threatens to disenfranchise a substantial portion of the electorate before upcoming electoral exercises. The legislator alleged that the current verification procedure is removing one voter in every five from the electoral roll, suggesting a pattern of mass deletions that could significantly impact voter participation. Pawar's allegations point to gaps in the verification process that he contends are resulting in the unjustified removal of eligible voters. The charges underscore growing concerns among opposition lawmakers regarding the accuracy and fairness of electoral roll management, with the NCP (SP) demanding an immediate review of the verification procedures to ensure eligible voters are not inadvertently struck off.