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Politics

Let’s not be in denial — disenfranchisement in real

Reported by The Indian Express 20 Oct 2026, 6:22 am IST 1 min read

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We are staring at a staggering figure of well over 10 crore ‘missing voters’ — adult Indians eligible to vote but excluded from the final electoral rolls.

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Section: Politics
Topics: Elections
First reported by: The Indian Express
Reporter: yogendra yadav, jean dreze
Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 6:22 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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