Samajwadi Party Alleges Systematic Voter List Manipulation in Uttar Pradesh, Accuses BJP of Exploiting Form-7 Procedures

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav has leveled serious allegations against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh, claiming a coordinated effort to disenfranchise specific voter demographics through the misuse of Form-7 procedures. In a formal statement, Yadav asserted that the BJP and its affiliates are systematically targeting electors associated with the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) coalition, seeking their removal from electoral rolls. This accusation, if substantiated, represents a significant challenge to electoral integrity in India's most populous state, a key political battleground. Yadav has urgently called upon the Election Commission of India (ECI) to intervene, demanding the immediate publication of public service advertisements to clarify Form-7 protocols and issue formal warnings to the implicated parties. The use of Form-7, a standard document for objecting to or seeking the deletion of a voter's name, is a routine administrative function; however, allegations of its weaponization for political gain raise profound concerns regarding procedural fairness and democratic safeguards. This development underscores the heightened political tensions in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the next electoral cycle and places renewed scrutiny on the ECI's role as an impartial arbiter. The Commission's response to these allegations will be closely monitored as a critical test of its authority and commitment to maintaining a level electoral playing field.