After disqualification from Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Abdullah Azam Khan's name struck off electoral rolls of Rampur

The decision by the electoral registration officer of Rampur Assembly constituency was taken after BJP MLA from Rampur Akash Saxena sought the removal of Abdullah Azam Khan's name from the voters' list, a statement said.

“Days after his disqualification from the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Samajpwadi Party (SP) leader Abdullah Azam Khan’s name was struck off the electoral rolls of Rampur Assembly constituency,” an election official said.

Abdullah Azam Khan was disqualified as a member of the Assembly on Wednesday after a court sentenced him to two-year imprisonment in a 15-year-old case.

The decision by the electoral registration officer (ERO) of Rampur Assembly constituency was taken after BJP MLA from Rampur Akash Saxena sought the removal of Abdullah Azam Khan's name from the voters' list, a statement said on February 17.

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In his order, ERO Nirankar Singh said the application submitted by Mr. Saxena says the membership of Abdullah Azam Khan has ceased to exist under the Representation of the People Act and, a plea was made to remove his name from the voters' list.

“As per the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, the name of any person who becomes so disqualified after registration shall forthwith be struck off the electoral roll in which it is included.”