13k Pilibhit voter details changed, UP CEO calls it a ‘deliberate crime’
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The alleged alteration of over 13,150 voter records in Pilibhit could undermine the fairness of elections in the constituency, affecting the representation of thousands of citizens.
In a significant turn of events, an FIR has been filed against two SDMs and a voter registration operator due to allegations of fraudulent voter roll modifications. This manipulation has impacted more than 13,150 voters in the Pilibhit assembly constituency. The Uttar Pradesh chief electoral officer emphasized the intentional nature of this act, calling it a crime rather than negligence.
Sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs) are local administrative officials in India, and voter registration operators manage the electoral roll; the chief electoral officer oversees the conduct of elections in a state and ensures the integrity of voter lists.
- •Legal proceedings against the accused officials may be initiated
- •The Uttar Pradesh election commission may conduct a broader audit of voter rolls in the region
- •Potential impact on upcoming elections in Pilibhit if the case leads to revisions of the electoral roll