Supreme Court Orders Election Commission to Probe Bulk Voter Deletion Forms in Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the Election Commission of India (ECI) to probe the use of bulk deletion forms that have led to the removal of thousands of voter registrations in Uttar Pradesh. The court expressed concern that the process may have compromised the accuracy of the electoral roll and could affect the fairness of upcoming elections. The ECI is expected to conduct a thorough audit of the deletion procedures and report its findings to the court. The decision comes amid growing scrutiny of voter roll management in the country’s largest state, where electoral integrity is critical ahead of the 2024 general elections.