Is the BJP Targeting Pawan Khera and His Wife Over Voter IDs?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- The BJP has intensified its scrutiny of Pawan Khera and his wife regarding voter ID allegations.
- Amit Malviya has publicly called for accountability from Rahul Gandhi.
- The Election Commission has issued a notice to Khera for potential electoral violations.
- This political controversy raises significant questions about electoral integrity in India.
- The responses from both parties reveal a fierce battle for public opinion.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (NationPress) The BJP has escalated its campaign against the Congress party regarding allegations of a 'voter theft campaign'. Following the exposure of Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's two voter IDs, the BJP has now directed its focus on his wife, a Congress leader, for allegedly possessing 'two active EPICs' as well.
BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya shared on social media platform X that Khera's wife, Kota Neelima, who ran for election in the Khairatabad constituency of Telangana, is also registered with two active EPICs—one in Khairatabad and another in New Delhi.
He disclosed the specifics of these voter identification cards: EPIC Number: TDZ2666014 Assembly: 60-Khairatabad, valid through 2023 and 2025; EPIC Number: SJE0755975 Assembly: 40-New Delhi.
Malviya expressed skepticism regarding Rahul Gandhi's silence on this matter. He remarked, 'Rahul Gandhi held a press conference and, without proper investigation, targeted honest voters, endangering them by revealing their identities without permission.' He accused the Congress of doxxing young professionals and low-income workers seeking better opportunities.
In his critique of Rahul Gandhi, Malviya suggested that it is apparent that Congress leaders possess multiple EPIC numbers and are registered in several locales, claiming it is not a mere coincidence.
'Those engaged in Vote Chori are the same individuals who denigrate ordinary citizens for exercising their democratic rights and undermining our institutions. This issue extends beyond Pawan Khera and his family; it traces back to the top—when Sonia Gandhi, an Italian, managed to get her name on the voter list in 1980,'
Malviya added. He continued, 'It is no surprise that Congress and the INDI Alliance defend illegal migrants while criticizing our citizens. This isn't about protecting democracy; it is about safeguarding their vote bank, which should not be on the Indian voter list.'
Malviya asserted that Rahul Gandhi 'cannot distance himself from the criminal acts occurring within his ranks, particularly those involving individuals vying for public office and his close associates.'
He called for Rahul Gandhi to address this issue and insisted that the Election Commission of India (ECI) investigate further.
This latest attack from the BJP follows a notice issued to Pawan Khera by election authorities in Delhi, who alleged that he registered himself in the electoral rolls of multiple constituencies.
The district election officer in New Delhi has shared a copy of the notice directed to Khera on X, with a response requested by 11 a.m. on September 8.
In response to Malviya's claims, Khera posted on X, '...Another confirmation of how the @ECISVEEP operates to favor the ruling regime. While our allegations of Vote Chori are ignored, the EC hastens to act against opposition members.'