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India's voter roll overhaul sparks citizenship fears amid mass name removals

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India is undergoing a significant overhaul of its voter rolls, leading to widespread fears of disenfranchisement and potential citizenship repercussions. Over 133 million names have been removed, with critics alleging this move disproportionately affects certain populations and could benefit the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. The Election Commission of India maintains the revision process is lawful and denies any wrongdoing. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    India’s voter roll overhaul fuels citizenship fears: ‘what if they ask us to leave?’

    Laddli Khatun pulled one document after another from a yellow bag, desperately hoping one would be enough to keep her name on India’s electoral rolls. As the world’s largest democracy overhauls its voter lists, millions like Khatun are scrambling to re-establish their credentials…

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