1.58 Lakh Azamgarh Voters Face Crisis: Proof Needed to Save Votes After SIR Process

• The Special Intensive Voter Revision (SIR) campaign in Azamgarh revealed discrepancies in the voter list, with 566,619 names proposed for removal.
• Reasons for removal include voters moving out, deceased individuals, and 47,893 duplicate entries from two different locations.
• Approximately 1.58 lakh voters are in the 'mapping category' due to incomplete or mismatched details, requiring mandatory document verification.
• Notices are being issued to 158,627 voters in the mapping category, who must submit one of 13 specified documents (e.g., Aadhaar, passport, ration card).
• Hearings for these cases will begin seven days after notice issuance, with the first expected on January 19, across all 10 assembly constituencies.

Why It Matters: Over 1.58 lakh Azamgarh voters must submit documents to verify identity and save their votes after SIR discrepancies.