Maharashtra Voter Purge Scandal: 3 Crore Names Deleted, Alleges MLA Rohit Pawar

Maharashtra MLA Rohit Pawar has alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls may have led to the deletion of approximately 3 crore voters in the state. The claim, made on [date], comes amid official data showing that Maharashtra has 9.78 crore registered voters, while enumeration forms for 2.07 crore voters were not collected during the SIR exercise.

The SIR process, aimed at cleaning up electoral rolls, has been controversial, with opposition parties accusing the Election Commission of disenfranchising eligible voters. According to the data, the uncollected forms represent a significant portion of the electorate, raising questions about the thoroughness of the revision. Pawar, a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA, demanded transparency and a review of the deletions, stating that the figures suggest a mass purge.

The Election Commission has not yet responded to Pawar's allegations, but the controversy is likely to intensify political tensions in Maharashtra ahead of upcoming elections. Opposition parties may demand a probe, while the ruling alliance could face pressure to address concerns about voter disenfranchisement. The incident also highlights broader national debates over electoral integrity and the SIR process, with potential implications for future elections.