Yadav claimed that forged documents had been used to submit voter-deletion applications, particularly targeting supporters of the Samajwadi Party. He alleged that fake signatures were used in official forms to remove names from electoral rolls and cited complaints made to district authorities, who, he said, denied receiving such submissions. He also asserted that the ruling party had discussed the strategy in a “secret meeting,” though he did not present documentary proof.
At the briefing, Yadav played a political track, Dabdaba Bana Rahega, describing it as symbolic of his party’s readiness. Using cricket metaphors, he said the party’s “weapons are ready” and its “fielding is set,” indicating preparedness for both electoral and legal contests.
Detailing alleged irregularities, Yadav cited an instance involving the wife of legislator Ziauddin Rizvi, whose name he claimed had been removed from voter rolls. He further alleged that thousands of Form-7 applications—used to request deletion of voter names—had been filed by unidentified individuals, which he said disproportionately affected members of the PDA social coalition his party seeks to mobilise. Referring to data from Ayodhya, he claimed a majority of notices were issued to voters from these communities.
Yadav also linked the issue to governance concerns, accusing the ruling party of diverting public attention from inflation, unemployment and law-and-order issues. He cited local grievances, including health complaints raised by residents of Gorakhpur, as examples of neglected problems.
He said party legislators would soon approach the Election Commission of India with a memorandum and, if necessary, seek judicial intervention. “This is not just a political fight; it is about protecting democratic rights,” he stated.
There was no immediate response from BJP leaders to the allegations. Political analysts note that disputes over voter rolls frequently intensify ahead of major elections, often becoming flashpoints between rival parties. With the next Uttar Pradesh Assembly election scheduled for 2027, the accusations signal an early escalation in campaign rhetoric and legal scrutiny over electoral processes.
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