Asaduddin Owaisi has accused the Election Commission and the Centre of overseeing large-scale deletions from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, claiming that nearly 6.5 crore names were removed across 13 states and Union Territories.
According to Owaisi, the deletions have disproportionately affected Muslims, Migrant workers, Women, Economically weaker sections and other vulnerable groups. He argued that many eligible voters may have been excluded due to documentation issues, migration, or administrative errors.
The AIMIM leader also criticised the Centre’s proposal to establish a committee to identify illegal immigrants. He alleged that such a mechanism could create a “Permanent class of excluded Indians” by increasing scrutiny of certain communities and raising concerns about citizenship status.
Owaisi stressed that removal from electoral rolls does not automatically determine a person’s citizenship and warned against linking voter registration issues with nationality. He accused the government of creating fear and uncertainty among minorities through its policies and rhetoric.
The remarks come amid ongoing political debate over voter roll revisions, citizenship verification, and the rights of migrants and marginalized communities. Government officials and election authorities have maintained that electoral roll revisions are conducted according to established procedures to ensure accuracy and eliminate duplicate or ineligible entries.
