Watch | Are Dalit and Muslim Voters Being Removed From the EC's Lists?

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Uploaded: 2019-03-28T13:07:24+05:30
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Description: A Hyderabad-based group says lakhs of households may be affected.

A Hyderabad-based group says lakhs of households may be affected.

Arfa Khanum Sherwani

A Hyderabad-based group says lakhs of households may be affected.

watch are dalit and muslim voters being removed from the ec s lists

A man gets his finger inked before casting his vote at a polling booth during the state assembly election in New Delhi February 7, 2015. Photo: Reuters/Adnan Abidi

New Delhi: In addition to several reports about EVMs malfunctioning, new reports suggest that names of Dalit and Muslim voters are missing from voting lists. About 12 crore people – 3 crore Muslims and 4 crore Dalits – have been removed from the lists, a Hyderabad-based group says.

The Wire's Arfa Khanum Sherwani speaks to software engineer Syed Khalid Saifullah about the issue. Saifullah also provides information on how those who have been removed can re-enroll their names. Watch the video for more details.

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