RJD’s and Congress’ alliance-led opposition of the Election Commission’s directive to verify the identity of women voters wearing burqas was targeted by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He added that the controversy was being created for political reasons.

He further said that the Election Commission’s guidelines on voter identification were clear and would be followed strictly. He highlighted that Congress and RJD were indulging in mischief by questioning the order in place.

Election Commission’s Directive

The Election Commission had directed that anganwadi workers be deployed at all polling booths to verify the identity of burqa-clad women. It stated that the guidelines on voter identification inside polling stations were clear and would be strictly followed. The CM’s rem

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