Shivakumar alleges BJP misused Form 7 to delete voters in alleged criminal conspiracy

Congress leader K. Shivakumar said the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has misused Form 7, a statutory document meant for updating electoral rolls, to delete the names of voters. He asserted that the action is not a routine correction but part of a broader criminal conspiracy aimed at influencing the electoral process.

Form 7 is typically employed to record changes such as relocation or death of a voter, and its misuse can affect the composition of the electorate. Shivakumar alleged that the BJP’s handling of the form was systematic and intended to disenfranchise certain sections of voters.

The leader called for an immediate inquiry by the Election Commission and urged senior officials to investigate the alleged irregularities. He warned that unchecked manipulation of voter data could undermine the credibility of upcoming elections.

No official response from the BJP or the Election Commission was available at the time of reporting.