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The Election Commission dismissed Tejashwi Yadav's claim that his name was missing from Bihar's voter list. BJP and JD(U) leaders criticized Yadav, saying he made errors in the verification process. The EC found Yadav's name in the draft roll and is probing possible duplicate voter IDs. The controversy comes ahead of Bihar's upcoming Assembly elections.

Key Points: BJP JD(U) Slam Tejashwi Yadav Over Voter List Error Claim

  • Election Commission confirms Tejashwi Yadav's name in draft voter list
  • BJP and JD(U) accuse Yadav of misleading public
  • Shiv Sena blames incorrect info submission
  • EC investigating possible duplicate voter IDs
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Tejashwi himself made mistake in process: BJP, JD(U) slam RJD leader over 'name missing' from voter roll claim

BJP and JD(U) leaders criticize Tejashwi Yadav after Election Commission debunks his claim of missing name in Bihar voter roll.

"He himself made a mistake during the process and is now pointing fingers at the Election Commission. – Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi (BJP)"

New Delhi, Aug 4

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav's claim that his name was omitted from Bihar’s draft electoral roll has sparked a political uproar. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has firmly rejected the allegation, calling it “factually incorrect,” while leaders from the BJP, JD(U), and Shiv Sena have criticised Yadav for “misleading the public” and blamed him for errors in the verification process.

Speaking to IANS, JD(U) leader K.C. Tyagi stated, “The Election Commission has clearly rebutted Tejashwi Yadav’s claim. He must accept the mistake and correct it. It’s unfortunate that a senior leader is making such careless statements.”

BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi also reacted and said, "He himself made a mistake during the process and is now pointing fingers at the Election Commission. But, now he’s been exposed.”

Shiv Sena spokesperson Krishna Hegde added, “Tejashwi Yadav's name was not in the voters list as he had given incorrect information. Officials have provided him with all the details now, including where his name is registered. Yet, there has been no response from him after that, which is surprising.”

However, Samajwadi Party leader Virendra Singh called on the ECI for clarification.

“The Election Commission must confirm whether the voter ID Tejashwi used to file his nomination as an MLA is valid. Whether his Aadhaar card and EPIC number are correct or not.”

The controversy erupted after Yadav on Saturday alleged that his name had been removed from Bihar’s draft electoral roll, which was released following a month-long Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

The accusation came ahead of Assembly elections scheduled for later this year.

In its response, the Election Commission confirmed that Yadav’s name appears at Serial Number 416 in the draft list and dismissed his claim as baseless.

The issue follows another recent controversy involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who also raised concerns about electoral roll manipulation.

Yadav reportedly tried to verify his details using an EPIC number, claiming it was linked to his voter ID. However, the number failed to produce results on the Election Commission’s online portal.

Sources within the Commission have now revealed that the EPIC number cited by Yadav is invalid. Preliminary findings suggest that he may be in possession of two separate voter ID cards.

The Election Commission has launched an enquiry into the matter. If it is found that Yadav holds multiple voter IDs, sources say an FIR will be filed against the former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar under relevant electoral laws.

- IANS

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Shreya B
The timing is suspicious - just before elections. But EC's clarification seems clear. If Tejashwi ji has two voter IDs, that's a serious issue. Rules should be same for everyone, neta or aam aadmi.
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Aman W
Typical blame game! First Rahul Gandhi now Tejashwi. Instead of crying foul, our opposition leaders should focus on real issues like unemployment and inflation. Youth want solutions, not excuses!
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Priya S
EC should conduct thorough investigation. If leaders themselves have multiple voter IDs, what about common people? This raises serious questions about our electoral process. #TransparencyNeeded
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Karan T
As a Bihar resident, I'm tired of these political theatrics. We need development, not these tamashas before every election. Tejashwi ji should focus on his work rather than creating controversies.
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Nisha Z
The EC's response seems prompt and factual. But I wonder why leaders from all parties jump to conclusions before verifying facts? This erodes public trust in our institutions. 🤔
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Vikram M
While BJP/JD(U) criticism may be valid, let's not forget many common citizens face voter list issues too. EC should simplify the verification process for everyone - not just target politicians.

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