Election Commission Issues Notice Amid Fake Voter Allegations Led by Rahul Gandhi
The Election Commission has issued a notice to Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader, Vijay Kumar Sinha, over allegations of holding two voter ID cards and being registered in two different constituencies. This notice intensifies the ongoing political controversy regarding fake voters, prominently raised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
What’s the Issue?
- Vijay Kumar Sinha is allegedly registered as a voter in two assembly constituencies:
- Lakhisarai (his assembly seat)
- Bankipur in Patna
- The Electoral Registration Officer of Bankipur Assembly constituency has sent the notice, asking for an explanation.
- Sinha must respond by 5 PM on August 14.
Statements from Key Leaders
Vijay Kumar Sinha’s Response
- He insists he votes from only one place.
- Sinha accused Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav of spreading misinformation to mislead the public.
- He explained that he applied to add his name in Lakhisarai and requested the removal of his and his family’s names from Bankipur, but the names were not removed due to some error.
Tejashwi Yadav’s Allegations
- RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claimed Sinha holds two voter ID cards, questioning the Election Commission’s role post the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar.
- He demanded accountability and called for Sinha’s resignation.
BJP’s Counter Response
- BJP leader Jagadambika Pal retaliated, accusing Tejashwi Yadav and his party members of similar violations, holding multiple voter IDs illegally.
Additional Context: Tejashwi Yadav’s Voter Roll Issue
- Tejashwi Yadav previously alleged his name was missing from the draft electoral rolls.
- Election Commission officials found his name with a different EPIC number and have asked him for clarification.
The double voter ID controversy has escalated into a major political battle in Bihar, with both sides accusing each other of electoral malpractice. The Election Commission’s notice to Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha marks an important step in addressing these allegations.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes and reflects ongoing political developments. For official updates, please refer to the Election Commission of India.
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