Congress Accuses BJP of Voter Deletion in Rajasthan Amid Electoral Roll Revision

In Rajasthan, the Congress party has accused the BJP of orchestrating mass deletions of voters during the electoral roll revision process. This controversy erupted after a video surfaced showing a booth-level officer claiming he was pressured to remove hundreds of voters, primarily Muslims, from the rolls. The situation has sparked a heated debate about electoral integrity, with both parties exchanging allegations. As the revision continues, concerns grow over the potential disenfranchisement of eligible voters, echoing similar issues seen in Bihar. Read on to discover the unfolding details of this political drama.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 18, 2026, 11:00 IST

Allegations of Voter Deletion Surface

The Congress party in Rajasthan has leveled accusations against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly orchestrating a widespread deletion of voters during the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls.

This claim follows the circulation of a video on social media, where a booth-level officer, Kirti Kumar, purportedly stated he was under pressure to remove numerous voters from the rolls in his Hawa Mahal Assembly constituency located in Jaipur.

In the footage, Kumar, a government teacher serving as a BLO, can be heard expressing distress over the situation, saying, “I will visit the collector’s office and will kill myself there.”

He later clarified that he was responding to pressure from a local councillor who insisted he delete certain names from the voter list.

Kumar alleged that he faced threats and was coerced to comply with the BJP's demands to remove 470 voters, primarily Muslims, from the draft electoral rolls.

Hawa Mahal is a constituency with a significant Muslim population, which was won by BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya in the recent Assembly elections.

“How can I proceed without adhering to the proper procedures?” Kumar questioned, adding that after his video gained attention, higher officials instructed him to follow the established rules.

In response, Suresh Saini, the local councillor, refuted Kumar's claims, asserting that there was substantial fraud in the voter list, with fake addresses being used to register ineligible voters.

He stated, “I raised objections and submitted evidence for the removal of such names, which I believe constitutes voter fraud by the Congress.”

The Congress party contended that Kumar's experience is indicative of a larger trend of voter deletions occurring in Rajasthan.

They also alleged that on January 15, the final day for filing claims and objections, electoral roll officers pressured BLOs to remove names of voters associated with Congress.

Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticized these actions on social media, claiming that pre-filled Form-7 data was improperly imposed on BLOs, undermining the integrity of the electoral process.

Gehlot further alleged that when administrative officials and BLOs resisted these actions, they were threatened with transfers by members of the ruling party.

During a press briefing, Acharya dismissed the Congress's allegations as unfounded, suggesting that the party has lost its grip on reality.

He emphasized that the Election Commission operates independently to uphold democracy, questioning why the Congress did not raise objections during recent bypolls when they secured a seat.

The special intensive revision of electoral rolls is currently taking place across 12 states and Union Territories, including Rajasthan, and is now in the claims and objections phase.

According to the draft voter rolls published on December 16, approximately 41.85 lakh voters were removed, with the State Election Commission indicating that 8.75 lakh had passed away, 29.6 lakh had relocated, and 3.44 lakh were registered in multiple locations.

In Bihar, where the revision was concluded ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, around 47 lakh voters were excluded from the final electoral roll, raising concerns about the potential disenfranchisement of eligible voters.

Several petitioners have approached the Supreme Court regarding these issues.