Archive · 24 Sep 2025
EC Introduces E-Verification for Voter Roll Changes
The Election Commission (EC) now makes it harder to remove or add names to the voter list.
They're using a new system where people must verify their phone number with a special code to make sure the requests are real.
This is in response to concerns about people wrongly deleting voters from the list.
The EC says this move is to prevent misuse, but Rahul Gandhi says that the EC only took action after he brought up the issue.
The EC introduced an e-verification process for voter name deletions and additions.
This process requires an OTP sent to the registered mobile phone.
The change aims to prevent misuse of the deletion process.
The system was rolled out a week before the announcement.
Rahul Gandhi questioned the timing of the EC's action.
- Who
- Election Commission (EC), Rahul Gandhi
- What
- EC implemented an e-verification system for voter roll changes; Rahul Gandhi commented on the change
- When
- Rolled out a week prior to announcement.
- Where
- Aland Assembly constituency, Karnataka
- Why
- To prevent misuse of voter name deletion and maintain electoral integrity
Rahul Gandhi's Perspective
Election Commission's Stance
Timing of Action
Rahul Gandhi's Perspective
EC acted in response to concerns and after vote irregularities were highlighted.
Election Commission's Stance
The decision was unrelated to the concerns raised in the Aland Assembly constituency.
Motivation
Rahul Gandhi's Perspective
EC's actions may suggest a need to prevent misuse of the vote deletion process, and possibly address some potential complications.
Election Commission's Stance
The EC aims to prevent the misuse of the voter name deletion process and to maintain electoral integrity.
- EC Action
- Implemented e-verification for voter name deletion/additions
- Verification Method
- One-time password (OTP) sent to registered mobile phones
- Purpose
- Prevent misuse of voter name deletion process
- Implementation Timing
- Rolled out a week prior to the news
- Context
- Following concerns about voter deletions
- Aland Applications
- 6,018 deletion applications submitted; 24 genuine
Sources
EXCLUSIVE: EC brings in feature to check misuse of identity to seek voter list deletions
Karnataka ‘vote chori’: Nearly 100 SIM cards acquired using fake IDs used to apply for voter deletions in Aland
Election Commission Activates E-Sign Feature To Verify Voter Deletion Requests
EC tightens voter verification: Aadhaar-linked mobile number now mandatory for online voter deletions, corrections
When will you provide evidence to CID: Rahul to CEC on Aland vote 'fraud'
‘When are you going to give evidence to CID’: Rahul Gandhi to CEC, doubles down on voter fraud claims
Rahul claims EC tightened voter deletion rules only after his allegations
‘Lock put only after theft’: Rahul Gandhi on new ‘e-sign’ feature for voter deletion on EC portal
‘We caught the theft, now give evidence to CID’: Rahul Gandhi targets EC over voter list irregularities
EC rolls out e-verification system to prevent misuse of voter name deletion
‘Caught theft and only then EC put a lock’: Rahul Gandhi on new ‘e-sign’ feature for voter verification
On Aadhaar For Voter Roll Change, Sources In Poll Body Clarify Timing
