Congress alleges voter roll manipulation in UP's Pilibhit, seeks probe into SIR process

The Uttar Pradesh Congress has alleged large-scale manipulation of voter rolls in Pilibhit, claiming thousands of names were altered while maintaining original serial numbers. They are calling for an investigation into the Election Commission's processes.
Why it matters
Raises significant concerns regarding the integrity of electoral rolls and public trust in the democratic process.
Congress alleges voter roll manipulation in UP's Pilibhit, seeks probe into SIR process left Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President Aradhana Mishra, left, the party’s state In-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam, second left, party leader Supriya Shrinate, second right, and others during a press conference on October 21, 2026 PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/5ka36c/article71607849.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_21_2026_000129B.jpg Nand Kumar Singh Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President Aradhana Mishra, left, the party' state In-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam, second left, party leader Supriya Shrinate, second right, and others during a press conference at the party office, in Lucknow, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.
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