Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Police Case, Notice Over Incorrect Maharashtra Election Data
A researcher shared incorrect voting data from Maharashtra elections.
After apologizing for the mistake, a police case was filed.
A government research funding body will send a notice to the researcher's organization.
The incorrect data led to political debate, with the BJP accusing the Congress of using the wrong info and the Congress defending its stance.
This disagreement centered on the reliability of election data and potential misinformation during the election period.
Police case filed against psephologist Sanjay Kumar over incorrect Maharashtra election data.
The case relates to misleading information and potential election-related violations.
The ICSSR will issue a show-cause notice to CSDS for the data error.
Kumar had initially posted data suggesting significant voter drops, later retracting the claims.
BJP criticized Congress for alleged misuse of erroneous data, while Congress defended its criticism of election processes.
- Who
- Sanjay Kumar, CSDS, ICSSR, BJP, Congress
- What
- A police case and ICSSR notice regarding inaccurate election data in Maharashtra.
- When
- August 2025
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Discrepancies in voter data and the resulting political accusations.
Accusations of Misinformation and Electoral Integrity
Defending Data & Criticizing Electoral Processes
Core Argument
Accusations of Misinformation and Electoral Integrity
Claims that erroneous data was used by the Opposition to spread misinformation and undermine the election.
Defending Data & Criticizing Electoral Processes
Claims of electoral manipulation and discrepancies in the voting process.
- Organization
- ICSSR
- Research Institute
- CSDS
- Researcher
- Sanjay Kumar
- Location
- Maharashtra, India
- Incident
- Incorrect Voter Data
- Political Parties
- BJP, Congress
Sources
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ICSSR to issue notice to CSDS over ‘manipulation’ of Maharashtra poll data
"Attempt To Create Narrative": Big Action Against Psephologist's Institute
ICSSR To Issue Show-Cause Notice To CSDS Over False Maharashtra Poll Data
Government body to send notice to CSDS for Maharashtra polls data error
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