Pilibhit Voters Lose Names After SIR: Aasiya to Sophia, Akhlaq to Akhil

Oct 25, 2026

Thousands of voters in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit lost their names on electoral rolls after the Special Intensive Revision ended. The Congress alleges 13,150 names were changed without consent. Aasiya became Sophia. The Reporters' Collective found changes made after the final list was published, using continuous updates. Voters were not informed. EPIC numbers stayed the same. BLOs were unaware. In 10% of checked booths, names were replaced. Congress leaders demand an inquiry and urge voters to verify details.

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