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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is responsible for 13 crore voters being struck off the electoral roll, making him the biggest traitor in the country.

Reported by Ananya Das (Senior Writer) · Times of India - Crime ·

Unconfirmed — Reported by one source so far

Reported by one source so far

Important
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is responsible for 13 crore voters being struck off the electoral roll, making him the biggest traitor in the country.Representative image · Wikimedia Commons

Analysis

Supporters of the CJP likely repeat the 13‑crore figure because it sounds dramatic and fuels anger over perceived "vote theft". The number is easy to misinterpret in a crowded protest environment, especially when combined with emotive language like "biggest traitor". In reality, the roll‑cleaning exercise aims to improve electoral integrity by removing duplicates, deceased persons, and ineligible entries, and the scale is limited by demographic data. Overstating the deletions misleads the public about the fairness of the electoral system and can erode trust in democratic institutions. Accurate information matters because voters need to understand that the Election Commission operates under legal frameworks, and any genuine grievances should be addressed through formal petitions, not through exaggerated claims that may incite unrest.

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