Bihar SIR Controversy: Tejashwi Yadav Affirms Absence of His Name in Voters List; Deputy CM Disputes Claim
In a recent turn of events, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claimed that his name was missing from Bihar's revised draft electoral rolls. However, this claim was promptly refuted by the Election Commission of India and Bihar officials, who confirmed that his name is indeed present in the electoral list.
At a press conference, Yadav displayed his Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) number and found that the official app showed "no records found." However, the Election Commission responded by releasing his details from the draft electoral roll, proving that his name appeared at serial number 416 in the draft at a booth in Patna's Veterinary College. Bihar's District Magistrate also confirmed that the EPIC number Yadav used matches the one in the current electoral rolls, indicating that his voter registration remains intact. The confusion was suggested to possibly arise from Yadav using a different or old EPIC number in the search.
Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and other officials supported the Election Commission's position, firmly rejecting Yadav's claim and labeling it as false and misleading. Amit Malviya, the BJP IT cell chief, also called out deliberate attempts to mislead voters regarding Tejashwi Yadav's electoral roll status.
The incident is part of the escalating row over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar. The controversy involves RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary. The Election Commission has refuted Yadav's claim that his name is missing in the draft electoral rolls, and a screenshot shared by Choudhary showed Yadav's name and photograph in the draft electoral rolls.
Yadav further stated that this means he is not registered as a voter, disqualifying him from contesting elections. However, the Election Commission has clarified that this is not the case, as his name is present in the draft electoral roll. Yadav also claimed that this could mean he is deprived of the right to live in his house.
Amit Malviya urged people to verify facts before amplifying misinformation about Tejashwi Yadav's electoral roll status. The controversy is being referred to as the 'Dog Babu' Son of 'Kutta Babu' controversy, but the context of this phrase is not provided in the article. The Election Commission has stated that any claim stating Tejashwi Yadav's name is not included in the draft electoral roll is false and factually incorrect.
[1] Times of India
[2] Hindustan Times
[3] NDTV
[4] India Today
[1] The 'Dog Babu' Son of 'Kutta Babu' controversy intensified as Tejashwi Yadav alleged his name was missing from Bihar's electoral roll, a claim refuted by the Election Commission and local officials.
[2] The controversy surrounding Tejashwi Yadav's name in the electoral roll escalated, with claims of misinformation and false allegations being made.
[3] The escalating electoral roll controversy in Bihar involves politics, with both Tejashwi Yadav and Samrat Choudhary at the center, raising questions about policy and legislation.
[4] In the general news, a car-accident in the city took precedence, while a lesser-known controversy over Tejashwi Yadav's voter status unfolded in the poll-bound state of Bihar.
[5] The recent conflict over Tejashwi Yadav's electoral roll status has brought to light issues of crime and justice, as well as the importance of verifying facts to prevent the spread of misinformation in politics.
