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BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya has accused Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera of holding dual voter IDs through improper use of Form 6. Malviya claims Khera should have used Form 8 for address change instead of applying as a new voter. Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi defends Khera, stating he followed proper procedures under electoral rules. The controversy has sparked a heated exchange between the parties over electoral integrity and EC procedures.

Key Points: BJP Accuses Pawan Khera of Dual Voter IDs Amid Form 6 Dispute

  • Malviya claims Khera used Form 6 for new voters instead of Form 8 for address change
  • Congress defends Khera citing compliance with Rule 13 of Electors Rules
  • BJP alleges Khera retained old EPIC while obtaining new voter ID
  • Malviya links issue to Congress's broader criticism of Election Commission
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After accusing Pawan Khera of holding dual voter IDs, BJP claims misuse of Form 6

BJP IT chief Amit Malviya alleges Congress leader Pawan Khera misused Form 6 to hold two voter IDs, while Congress defends his compliance with EC rules.

"The truth is out: Those accusing others of fraud are the biggest fraudsters themselves - Amit Malviya"

New Delhi, Sep 11

BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Pawan Khera, accusing him of committing electoral malpractice by holding two voter identity cards, even as the Congress maintained that Khera had followed due process while shifting constituencies.

Reacting to media reports of the Election Commission’s show-cause notice to Khera, Malviya alleged that the senior Congress spokesperson had ‘fraudulently’ applied for a fresh EPIC (Elector Photo Identity Card) instead of merely updating his address.

“So, Rahul Gandhi’s close aide Pawan Khera’s own lawyer admits that he filled Form 6 toshift his name from New Delhi (40) to Jangpura (41). But here’s the catch: Form 6 is meant only for new voters who have never registered before. Form 8 is the correct form for change of address or shifting of constituency,” Malviya wrote on X.

He further charged that Khera “applied for a fresh EPIC number while retaining his earlier one—effectively keeping two votes—a blatant violation of election law.”

Meanwhile, Congress has contested the BJP's charge. Senior party leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi claimed that Khera had disclosed his prior registration when he shifted residence in 2017 and duly submitted Form 6 in compliance with Rule 13 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.

He further claimed that the EC had placed Khera’s personal details in the public domain before even conducting an enquiry into its own records.

Malviya, however, linked the issue to Congress’s broader campaign against the EC, calling Khera “the man shouting the loudest about vote theft while himself guilty of malpractice.” He further alleged that the “Congress ecosystem is filled with such Vote Chors,” claiming even Sonia Gandhi had been listed twice as a voter before acquiring Indian citizenship.

“The truth is out: Those accusing others of fraud are the biggest fraudsters themselves,” Malviya asserted, urging the Election Commission to take strict action.

- IANS

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Priya S
Why is BJP making such a big issue out of this? People make mistakes while filling forms. The EC should investigate properly instead of this political drama.
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Amit K
Both parties are playing politics with electoral process. Instead of finger pointing, they should work on making voting system more transparent and foolproof.
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Sarah B
Malviya's timing is suspicious. Just before elections, these allegations surface. Let EC do its job without political interference from either side.
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Vikram M
If Congress claims they followed Rule 13, they should produce the documents. Public deserves transparency in electoral matters. No room for doubt in democracy!
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Nikhil C
This is why we need electoral reforms. The process should be so simple that common people don't get confused between Form 6 and Form 8. Simplify the system!

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