SIR Row: 2.89 Crore Names Dropped After SIR, Opposition Attacks | UP Election 2027

forms, 2.89 crore names were not included in the draft list due to reasons such as death, migration, duplication, or inability to trace voters during field verification.

The Election Commission has clarified that claims and objections can be filed between January 6 and February 6, with the final voter list scheduled for publication on March 6. However, Opposition parties including the Samajwadi Party and Congress have alleged large-scale voter suppression, accusing the BJP and Election Commission of conspiring to selectively remove voters from Opposition strongholds.

The issue has reignited a broader debate over electoral integrity, transparency, and the impact of administrative revisions on India’s democratic process.