UP Shocker: 2.18 Crore Voters Removed from List, Sparks 2027 Election Fears

• Uttar Pradesh's voter list sees 2.18 crore names removed after Election Commission's Special Summary Revision (SSR), reducing total voters to 13.25 crore.
• The revision process involved removing 2.89 crore names initially, followed by extensive verification and notices to 3.26 crore voters.
• Opposition parties, including Samajwadi Party and Congress, accuse the Election Commission and BJP of 'vote theft,' alleging deliberate removal of Muslim, OBC, and Dalit voters.
• BJP counters, calling the process transparent and necessary, stating the opposition is 'shedding crocodile tears' due to impending defeat.
• Political experts warn that the removal of 2.18 crore voters could be a 'game-changer' for the 2027 assembly elections, impacting party strategies.