Revanth Reddy Alleges BJP Plot to Purge Voter Rolls in Telangana

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has accused the central government of weaponizing the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to disenfranchise opposition supporters. Speaking from Kodangal, he claimed this systematic voter deletion strategy targets states governed by non-BJP parties, specifically aiming to undermine Congress, SC, ST, and minority constituencies.

Editorial·September 5, 2026·reads: 1,584

Revanth Reddy Alleges BJP Plot to Purge Voter Rolls in Telangana

Reddy asserted that the current electoral revision process is not an administrative necessity but a tactical maneuver to sway future election results. He drew parallels to similar allegations in Maharashtra, Bihar, and West Bengal, suggesting a coordinated national effort to remove voters perceived as unfavorable to the ruling party. According to the Chief Minister, officials are citing minor clerical discrepancies as a pretext to strike eligible citizens from the registry.

The Chief Minister further implicated the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, claiming the regional party is colluding with the BJP to facilitate these deletions. Beyond electoral rolls, Reddy criticized the broader use of central investigative bodies, including the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI, which he contends have long been deployed to pressure political adversaries. He has directed Congress workers to mobilize immediately, urging them to monitor the revision process and protect the voting rights of vulnerable populations.