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Goa Forward Party chief calls for rollback of SIR deletions, says anti‑BJP voters targeted
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🗓 24 Sep 2026, 08:17 PM
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The chief of the Goa Forward Party has demanded that the recent deletions from the state’s SIR list be reversed, alleging that voters opposed to the BJP were specifically targeted.
Goa Forward Party (GFP) chief publicly demanded that the recent removal of names from the State’s Special Incentive Register (SIR) be undone, asserting that the action was aimed at voters who are not supportive of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He said the deletions appear to be a calculated move to suppress anti‑BJP sentiment ahead of upcoming electoral contests.
The SIR deletions, announced by the state election machinery, have sparked controversy among opposition parties, who argue that the process lacks transparency and may disenfranchise sections of the electorate. GFP’s leader highlighted that the affected entries belong to areas known for strong anti‑BJP leanings, suggesting a pattern of political targeting.
As of now, election officials have not issued a formal response to the GFP’s demand. The party has urged the state government to restore the deleted entries immediately and to ensure that the voter list remains free from partisan bias.
The SIR deletions, announced by the state election machinery, have sparked controversy among opposition parties, who argue that the process lacks transparency and may disenfranchise sections of the electorate. GFP’s leader highlighted that the affected entries belong to areas known for strong anti‑BJP leanings, suggesting a pattern of political targeting.
As of now, election officials have not issued a formal response to the GFP’s demand. The party has urged the state government to restore the deleted entries immediately and to ensure that the voter list remains free from partisan bias.