Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Congress Demands EC Affidavit on Voter Lists, Alleges 'Vote Chori'
Politicians are arguing about voter lists.
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister wants to know why Aadhaar isn't accepted as ID.
The Congress party wants the Election Commission to prove the voter lists are correct.
They say some names are missing or listed multiple times, suggesting the process isn't fair, and accusing the ruling party of trying to rig the elections.
The Election Commission wants Rahul Gandhi to back his claims with proof or apologize.
Tamil Nadu CM questioned the EC about accepting Aadhaar as voter ID.
The Congress party demanded the EC provide an affidavit to back voter list integrity.
The Congress criticized the CEC's press conference, alleging bias.
Congress alleged irregularities, like missing names and multiple listings, in voter lists.
The Congress claimed the BJP aims for "vote chori" (vote theft).
- Who
- M K Stalin, the Congress party, and the Election Commission of India.
- What
- Disputes regarding voter list accuracy and the Election Commission's handling of the issue.
- When
- Recent events, specifically the ongoing voter registration and revisions.
- Where
- Bihar, India.
- Why
- Concerns about ensuring fair elections and the integrity of voter lists.
Congress and INDIA Bloc's Concerns
Election Commission's Stance
Voter List Accuracy
Congress and INDIA Bloc's Concerns
Inaccurate voter lists with missing names and multiple entries; concerns about Aadhaar not being accepted as ID.
Election Commission's Stance
Election Commission has not yet provided a comprehensive public statement addressing all accusations.
Electoral Integrity
Congress and INDIA Bloc's Concerns
Accusations of "vote chori" by the ruling party; demanding a clean voter list.
Election Commission's Stance
The Election Commission has not yet directly addressed the accusations of the BJP being involved in "vote chori."
- Key People
- M K Stalin, Kanhaiya Kumar, Gyanesh Kumar, Rahul Gandhi
- Political Parties
- DMK, Congress, BJP
- Allegations
- Voter list irregularities, "vote chori" (theft)
- Issue
- Acceptance of Aadhaar as ID; Voter list integrity
- Demand
- EC affidavit on voter list accuracy
Sources
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Cong hits back at CEC, says poll panel failed to answer Rahul's queries
Rahul Gandhi Becomes Part Of Nationwide Campaign: Congress Leader Digvijaya Singh
‘What prevents EC from listing Aadhaar as acceptable document to prove voter’s claim,’ asks TN CM