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Over 100 million removed from India's draft voter rolls
More than 100 million people have been removed from India's draft voter lists, Middle East Eye reported. Critics say Muslims are overrepresented among those removed, a claim that has prompted protests; the report did not include a government response.
Why it matters
Voter list revisions determine who can vote in elections in the world's largest democracy.
Background
India's Election Commission has been carrying out revisions of electoral rolls. Opposition parties have questioned the process.
The story so far
- India removes 130 million names from voter rolls
- Over 100 million removed from India's draft voter rolls
Sources
- Middle East Eye ↗Oct 23, 2:22 PM ET
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