Pilibhit Electoral Roll Manipulation Investigation

3 UPDATES · 2 DAYS · 21 OCT 2026 — 23 OCT 2026

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Latest · 23 Oct 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa ordered legal action against two officials after discovering over 10,000 irregular voter entries in the Pilibhit Assembly constituency.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the Uttar Pradesh Congress's allegations of software-based manipulation of 16,554 votes in Pilibhit Sadar, including its reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by the Uttar Pradesh Congress, the Election Commission, or the individuals mentioned unless they are direct developments of this specific occurrence.

The full story, from the beginning

21Oct

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

The Uttar Pradesh Congress alleged large-scale electoral roll manipulation in Pilibhit Sadar and demanded a probe into the software-based manipulation of 16,554 votes.

22Oct

The Hindu

The Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer ordered legal and departmental action against officials for 10,470 incorrect entries in the Pilibhit Assembly Constituency electoral rolls.

23Oct

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa ordered legal action against two officials after discovering over 10,000 irregular voter entries in the Pilibhit Assembly constituency.

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