Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Bihar Election Controversy: Yadavs Face Voter ID and Roll Disputes
Several politicians in Bihar are arguing about the election process.
One politician says that some people are missing from the voter list and that there are errors, and he has been asked to explain his voter ID.
Another politician says that another politician is spreading lies and confusion, and the Election Commission might take legal action.
The politicians on opposing sides are fighting over who is being targeted.
Akhilesh Yadav criticized Bihar's electoral roll revisions, alleging targeting of specific communities.
Tejashwi Yadav responded to an EC notice concerning his voter ID, which was not officially issued.
Tejashwi Yadav claimed that the EC should address voters excluded from Bihar's draft electoral rolls.
Yadav alleged discrepancies and the addition of multiple names from the same households.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh accused Yadav of spreading lies and causing confusion.
- Who
- Tejashwi Yadav, Akhilesh Yadav, Election Commission, Giriraj Singh, and voters.
- What
- Disputes over voter ID cards and electoral rolls in Bihar.
- When
- Recent events related to Bihar's election preparations.
- Where
- Patna, Bihar.
- Why
- Alleged irregularities in voter registration and ID cards; accusations of targeting specific communities.
Yadav's Claims and Criticisms
Government's Response
Electoral Roll Issues
Yadav's Claims and Criticisms
The Election Commission should address discrepancies and omissions in the electoral rolls.
Government's Response
Union Minister Giriraj Singh accuses Yadav of spreading lies and confusion.
Discrimination Concerns
Yadav's Claims and Criticisms
The SIR exercise is being used to unfairly target certain castes and religions.
Government's Response
The Election Commission may take legal action against Yadav.
- Subject of Complaint
- Tejashwi Yadav
- Allegation Against Yadav
- Possessing two EPICs (claims by Advocate Rajiv Ranjan)
- Yadav's Claim
- EC should address voters left out of rolls
- Minister's Accusation
- Spreading lies and confusion
- Party Challenging Revisions
- Samajwadi Party
- Revision Criticized
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
Sources
Police complaint lodged over ‘two voter ID cards’ of Tejashwi Yadav
Tejashwi voter ID row: Patna police receive complaint against RJD leader over alleged duplicate EPIC number
EC Should Answer for Several Voters Left Out in Bihar Draft Rolls: Tejashwi
Akhilesh Yadav Slams Electoral Roll Revisions, Demands Judicial Intervention