Akhilesh Yadav Challenges Election Commission Over Voter List Controversy

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has intensified criticism against the Election Commission due to alleged discrepancies in voter lists for the 2022 Uttar Pradesh polls. He accuses the Commission and district magistrates of collusion with the BJP to manipulate the democratic process. Yadav also highlights farmers' struggles over fertilizer shortages.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Lucknow | Updated: 20-08-2025 20:39 IST | Created: 20-08-2025 20:39 IST
Akhilesh Yadav Challenges Election Commission Over Voter List Controversy
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In a heated critique, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav accused the Election Commission of mismanagement in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, as he questioned alleged voter list discrepancies.

The discrepancies have seemingly pit the Election Commission against district magistrates, who have rebuffed claims of wrongful deletions.

Highlighting agrarian distress, Yadav criticized the BJP for neglecting farmers, citing unfulfilled promises and fertilizer shortages, asking for accountability for alleged voting misconduct.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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