Indian government accused of removing millions of Muslims from electoral roll

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Indian government accused of removing millions of Muslims from electoral roll

5 PillarsOct 9, 2026

The Indian government is facing accusations of disenfranchising millions of Muslims through a recent electoral roll revision.

Critics claim that over 130 million names have been removed, raising concerns about the impact on eligible voters, particularly within Muslim communities.

This situation has led to widespread uncertainty regarding the voting rights of millions across India, with fears that the changes disproportionately affect Muslims and their representation in the electoral process.

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