Pilibhit Voter List Scam: Current and Former District Magistrates Face Scrutiny

TV9 Hindi · politics

In Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, authorities are investigating a significant scam involving errors in the voter list. The Chief Electoral Officer has demanded explanations from the current and former District Magistrates regarding the large-scale discrepancies in EPIC numbers. It was found that 13,779 forms were incorrectly entered between and, with 10,470 erroneous forms being approved. This raises serious questions about the accuracy and reliability of the electoral rolls. Depending on their responses, further action may be taken against the officials if negligence is proven.