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3,400 SIR forms found at Navi Mumbai photocopy shop, 5 BLOs suspended; Sena (UBT)-BJP men clash
A BJP leader from Panvel said that the party workers had no connection with the matter.
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- Why it matters
- Blank SIR forms—used to register voters on election day—found in an unsecured location raises questions about control over critical election documentation, potentially affecting vote registration integrity.
- Most affected
- Election officials in Navi Mumbai — Five ballot-level officers suspended pending investigation.
Voters in Navi Mumbai — May face delays or complications in same-day registration if procedures are tightened. - Likely next
- Whether authorities recover all missing forms and whether the investigation expands beyond the five suspended officials.
Also reported by: The Indian Express