After 9.8 lakh voter deletions in Odisha, BJD MP urges EC to address ‘serious concerns’
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Summary
“The scale, pattern, and process underlying these proposed deletions raise serious and substantive concern,” wrote Mr. Patra to Odisha’s Chief Electoral Officer
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right