Archive · 21 Aug 2025
FIR Filed Against Psephologist Over Voter Data Errors
Sanjay Kumar, a data analyst, shared incorrect information about voter lists in Maharashtra, leading to criticism.
He later apologized, saying his team made a mistake.
The BJP used this error to counter the Congress's claims of voter fraud.
Meanwhile, the Election Commission hasn't addressed the Congress's concerns about voter list issues in Karnataka, which were based on different data.
An FIR has been filed against psephologist Sanjay Kumar for sharing erroneous voter data.
Kumar's incorrect data, regarding voter list changes in Maharashtra, has been used to deflect from allegations of voter roll discrepancies in Karnataka.
Kumar apologized after his team misread the figures, which compared different constituencies.
BJP used Kumar's error to criticize the Congress's 'vote chori' campaign.
Rahul Gandhi's voter roll discrepancy claims in Karnataka remain unanswered by the Election Commission.
- Who
- Sanjay Kumar, BJP, Congress, and Election Commission.
- What
- An FIR was filed against Sanjay Kumar, who shared incorrect voter data, while questions remain unanswered about alleged voter roll discrepancies.
- When
- August 17, 2024
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- The FIR was filed in response to incorrect voter data and to divert from allegations of voter list manipulation.
Congress
BJP
Reason for data discrepancies
Congress
Discrepancies in voter rolls and potential manipulation
BJP
Data Entry Error
- Psephologist
- Sanjay Kumar
- Data Issue
- Erroneous Voter Data
- Location of Data
- Maharashtra
- Political Parties Involved
- BJP, Congress
- Allegation
- Vote Chori
- Event
- FIR filed against Kumar
Sources
ICSSR issues show cause notice to CSDS for ‘data manipulation’ amid ‘Vote Chori’ row
ICSSR has issued a show cause notice to CSDS after Sanjay Kumar spread fake voter data against the Election Commission
'Attempt to undermine EC's sanctity': ICSSR to issue show cause notice to CSDS over Maharashtra data glitch
Breaking: CSDS Official Sanjay Kumar Booked Under Charges Related To False Information On Maharashtra Elections
FIRs Against Psephologist Sanjay Kumar For Spreading ‘Fake Info’ Over Maharashtra Polls
‘Data Manipulation’: ICSSR slaps show-cause notice on CSDS
ICSSR to issue notice to CSDS amid 'vote chori' row
