Political Earthquake in West UP: Millions of Voters Removed from List Before 2027 Elections

• Millions of voters removed from the electoral roll in West UP and Braj region, including Meerut, Bareilly, and Agra, ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections.
• The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign by the Election Commission has significantly impacted both Muslim-majority areas and BJP strongholds.
• Meerut district alone saw 6.65 lakh voters removed, with Meerut Cantt, a BJP fortress, losing 1.48 lakh votes, raising concerns for the ruling party.
• Other districts like Saharanpur (4.32 lakh), Moradabad (15.96% of votes), Sambhal (3.18 lakh), Bareilly (7.16 lakh), Agra (8.38 lakh), and Aligarh (5.20 lakh) also experienced massive cuts.
• While officials cite deaths and migration, opposition parties like Samajwadi Party claim the cuts will benefit them, turning the voter list into a key battleground for 2027.

Why It Matters: Massive voter list revision in West UP sparks political upheaval, challenging traditional strongholds before 2027 elections.