Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh met Madhya Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Shrivastava to submit a memorandum claiming that numerous fake names were added to the voter list in Bhopal’s Narela Assembly constituency. Singh expressed concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) conducted by the Election Commission of India, alleging that instead of purifying the list, it included individuals who do not reside at the stated addresses.
Singh, supported by a ground investigation by Congress workers, highlighted discrepancies in the voter list released on February 21, 2026, stating that many names did not match their actual residence addresses. He cited examples where the number of voters listed at certain addresses far exceeded the actual count, emphasizing the need for accuracy and transparency in the voter registration process.
During the meeting with the Chief Electoral Officer, Singh emphasized the importance of maintaining a credible voter list for democracy. He criticized the SIR process, calling for immediate action against responsible officials based on the evidence presented. Singh warned of a potential protest if corrective measures were not taken promptly to address the alleged irregularities in the voter list.
