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Prashant Kishor Voter ID Battle: Why Dual Registration Claims Spark Election Drama

The Election Commission has served Prashant Kishor with a notice regarding alleged dual voter registration. Kishor firmly denies these allegations, stating he's been a registered voter in Kargahar since 2019. He questioned why the ECI is conducting Special Intensive Revision if they already have this information. This controversy comes just ahead of Bihar's crucial two-phase Assembly elections scheduled for November.

Key Points: Prashant Kishor Denies Dual Voter Registration in Bihar Bengal

  • Election Commission issued three-day notice over dual registration claims
  • Kishor questions ECI's Special Intensive Revision voter verification process
  • Political strategist maintains Kargahar voter status since 2019
  • Controversy emerges ahead of Bihar's two-phase Assembly elections
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Prashant Kishor denies dual voter registration, says he's been Kargahar voter since 2019

Election Commission issues notice to Prashant Kishor over alleged dual voter registration in Bihar and West Bengal, sparking political controversy ahead of state polls.

"I am a voter from the Kargahar Assembly constituency since 2019 - Prashant Kishor"

Araria, October 28

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Tuesday dismissed allegations of dual voter registration, clarifying that he has been enrolled as a voter from Bihar's Kargahar Assembly constituency since 2019. He said that although he briefly obtained a voter ID card while staying in Kolkata, his active registration has remained in Kargahar since 2021.

Earlier in the day, the Election Commission issued a notice to Prashant Kishor over alleged double enrolment as a voter in Bihar and West Bengal.

While responding to the notice, Kishor questioned the Election Commission's procedures, saying, "If the ECI is saying that my name is enrolled as an elector in other places as well, then why are they troubling everyone by carrying out the SIR? I have nothing to do with the notice issued by the ECI..."

Clarifying his voter registration details, Kishor said, "I am a voter from the Kargahar Assembly constituency since 2019. For two years, while I was in Kolkata, I had applied for a voter ID card there. Since 2021, my voter ID has been for the Kargahar Assembly constituency."

The poll body issued a notice to Prashant Kishor over alleged double enrolment, seeking his clarification within three days.

According to the notice issued by the Returning Officer of the Kargahar Assembly Constituency, "As per a news item published on 28.10.2025, your name is registered in the electoral rolls of Bihar and West Bengal.... Therefore, you should present your side within three days regarding the entry of your name in more than one constituency."

The notice stated that, as per the newspaper report, Prashant Kishor's name is registered in West Bengal under the Bhabanipur constituency at the polling station, as well as in the 209-Kargahar Legislative Assembly Constituency.

Polling for the Bihar Assembly election will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11.

The ECI conducted a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to update the voter list, which drew widespread criticism from opposition parties.

- ANI

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Priya S
As someone who moved from Delhi to Bangalore for work, I understand how voter registration can get complicated. Many professionals face this issue when they relocate. The system should be more flexible for mobile citizens.
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Sarah B
While I respect Prashant Kishor's work, he should have been more careful with voter registration procedures. Rules are same for everyone - politicians and common citizens alike. The EC is just doing its job.
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Arjun K
Typical election season drama! When politicians can't fight on development issues, they resort to these technical allegations. Let's focus on real issues like unemployment and inflation instead of voter ID technicalities. 🇮🇳
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Michael C
The timing is suspicious - just before Bihar elections. If EC had this information, why wait until now? This looks like political pressure to target opposition figures. Democracy should be above such tactics.
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Neha E
Actually, the EC's Special Intensive Revision is necessary to clean voter lists. So many duplicate and bogus voters exist. While Kishor's case might be genuine, the process is important for fair elections. 👍

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