After 9.8 lakh voter deletions in Odisha, BJD MP urges EC to address ‘serious concerns’
The Hindu·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Biju Janata Dal Rajya Sabha member Sasmit Patra urged the Election Commission to ensure voter deletions undergo rigorous, documented field inquiries. His appeal follows Odisha's removal of 9.8 lakh voters from electoral rolls during the elector mapping process preceding the intensive revision exercise.
Key Entities
Biju Janata Dal (BJD)Sasmit PatraElection Commission of IndiaOdishaR.S. Gopalan