Uttar Pradesh: ‘Irregularities’ found in over 10,000 entries to Pilibhit electoral rolls

What happened: Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa said irregularities were found in 10,470 entries in the Pilibhit Assembly constituency electoral roll after a special intensive revision. Key numbers: 10,470 entries with irregularities; 13,779 Form 8 applications entered by a computer assistant; 10,470 correction forms approved; Congress alleged over Why it matters: Legal action will be taken against current and former electoral registration officers in the constituency, and the services of a computer assistant at the Pilibhit Voter Registration Centre will be terminated.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa said irregularities were found in 10,470 entries in the Pilibhit Assembly constituency electoral roll after a special intensive revision.

Legal action will be taken against current and former electoral registration officers in the constituency, and the services of a computer assistant at the Pilibhit Voter Registration Centre will be terminated.