Rahul Gandhi Flags 727 Voter Exclusions In Delhi. What Poll Body Said

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of 'vote theft' following the removal of 727 voters from Delhi's Bela Estate electoral rolls. The Election Commission responded by stating the issue is being addressed and has extended the deadline for filing claims.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions regarding electoral integrity and the rights of marginalized populations in Indian democracy.
Congress' Rahul Gandhi has targeted the Election Commission over the deletion of more than 700 people from Delhi's Bela Estate from electoral rolls, saying this was another example of vote theft. In a post on social media platform X, he said while Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar "will go", the "system that made him do this will also have to answer". In its response, the Election Commission said the matter has already been addressed by concerned ERO, and the dates for filing claims & Objections have been extended. It also reiterated its commitment to transparent and inclusive polling. The matter has already been addressed by concerned ERO earlier also.Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the period of filing claims & Objections for NCT of Delhi till 30.10.2026. In case any eligible electors finds his name missing in the draft roll can fill Form-6...
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