Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Tirupati Bogus Voting Case: Fresh Investigation Begins
In Tirupati, there's a renewed investigation into claims that people voted illegally in an election.
Back in 2021, many fake names were added to the voter list, and some officials were suspended because of it.
Now, a special team is looking into what happened, collecting documents, and talking to people involved.
The goal is to figure out how the original investigation went wrong and to make sure everyone involved is held accountable.
The Election Commission is pushing for a clear report in the coming weeks to address the issues.
A special inquiry team is investigating alleged electoral malpractices in Tirupati's Lok Sabha by-election.
The case involves thousands of fake names added to voter rolls in 2021, leading to suspensions.
The Election Commission has directed the identification of those involved in the bogus voting.
Investigators are re-examining how the earlier probe was compromised.
Authorities are collecting records and questioning personnel to prepare a detailed report.
- Who
- A special inquiry team, the Election Commission, and various officials.
- What
- Investigation into alleged electoral malpractices, including bogus voting, in Tirupati's Lok Sabha by-election.
- When
- The events relate to the 2021 by-election with the current investigation underway.
- Where
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To investigate alleged electoral malpractices, identify those involved, and ensure a fair election process.
- Event
- Tirupati Lok Sabha by-election
- Year of alleged malpractices
- 2021
- Allegations
- Bogus voting and fake voter IDs
- Key Personnel Questioned
- BLOs, computer operators, VRAs, election DTs, ERVOs and RDOs
- Inquiry Lead
- Senior official from Anantapur