India removes 130 million names from voter lists amid controversy
Indian officials have struck 130 million entries from the electoral register, a move opposition leaders describe as politically driven.
Authorities in India eliminated 130 million voters from the rolls, prompting accusations of partisan intent from opposition figures. In one area, roughly one-third of registered voters were deleted, and many individuals report that attempts to verify their identity are being rejected. The purge follows a recent electoral win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party in West Bengal, where 2.7 million names were removed. Journalist Krishn Kaushik highlighted the scale of the deletions in a report for one outlet.
Why it matters
The purge could reshape India’s electorate and affect future elections, raising concerns about democratic fairness.
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