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Congress Leader Mohammad Akbar Questions Missing 2.5 million Voter Records in Chhattisgarh
✍️ CGKhabar
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 06:36 AM
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Congress MP Mohammad Akbar has asked the Election Commission to explain why about 2.5 million voter entries appear absent from Chhattisgarh’s electoral rolls.
Ahead of the forthcoming state elections, the accuracy of electoral rolls has become a focal point for political parties across India. In Chhattisgarh, concerns have risen after data checks suggested that roughly 2.5 million voter entries are not reflected in the official list.
Congress leader Mohammad Akbar raised the issue publicly, urging the Election Commission of India to provide a detailed clarification on the apparent shortfall. He emphasized that any discrepancy could affect the credibility of the voting process and potentially disenfranchise a large segment of the electorate.
The Election Commission, which routinely updates and audits voter databases, has not yet issued a formal response to Akbar’s demand. Officials typically conduct field verification and cross‑checking with local authorities before publishing final figures, but the timeline for a comprehensive explanation remains unclear.
Stakeholders, including civil‑society groups, are watching the situation closely, insisting that transparency is essential to maintain public confidence ahead of the polls. A prompt and detailed reply from the commission is expected to allay fears of systemic gaps in the voter registration system.
Congress leader Mohammad Akbar raised the issue publicly, urging the Election Commission of India to provide a detailed clarification on the apparent shortfall. He emphasized that any discrepancy could affect the credibility of the voting process and potentially disenfranchise a large segment of the electorate.
The Election Commission, which routinely updates and audits voter databases, has not yet issued a formal response to Akbar’s demand. Officials typically conduct field verification and cross‑checking with local authorities before publishing final figures, but the timeline for a comprehensive explanation remains unclear.
Stakeholders, including civil‑society groups, are watching the situation closely, insisting that transparency is essential to maintain public confidence ahead of the polls. A prompt and detailed reply from the commission is expected to allay fears of systemic gaps in the voter registration system.