Archive · 25 Jul 2025
JD(U) MP Faces Notice After Criticizing Election Commission Drive
A politician named Giridhari Yadav got in trouble for saying the Election Commission's new rules for checking voter lists were too hard.
He said it took him a long time to get his paperwork ready.
His party, JD(U), didn't like what he said and gave him a warning.
The party reminded him of the importance of supporting the Election Commission.
Another party, RJD, agreed with Yadav, while the BJP suggested he might not know enough about the issue.
The Election Commission said that almost all voters in Bihar have been checked.
JD(U) MP Giridhari Yadav received a show-cause notice after criticizing the Election Commission's electoral roll revision drive.
Yadav described the EC's drive as a 'Tughlaqi farmaan,' citing the complexity it caused for citizens.
The JD(U) and BJP have officially supported the EC drive, while concerns exist about its impact on voters.
The show-cause notice warned Yadav of disciplinary action for his comments.
RJD welcomed Yadav's remarks, while a BJP spokesperson stated Yadav may be misinformed.
- Who
- JD(U) MP Giridhari Yadav, the Election Commission, and various political parties.
- What
- JD(U) MP Giridhari Yadav received a show-cause notice for criticizing the Election Commission's electoral roll revision drive.
- When
- Recently, following his criticism of the EC's drive.
- Where
- Bihar
- Why
- Yadav's comments were seen as undermining the EC and potentially aiding the opposition.
RJD Perspective
JD(U)/BJP Perspective
Support for Yadav's Criticism vs. EC Data
RJD Perspective
Welcomed Yadav's remarks and expressed concerns about the EC data.
JD(U)/BJP Perspective
Supports the Election Commission's data
- MP Name
- Giridhari Yadav
- Political Party
- JD(U)
- Action Taken
- Show-cause notice
- Criticism
- EC's electoral roll revision drive
- EC Response
- Reported 99% coverage in Bihar