Is Tejashwi Yadav Involved in a Voter ID Fraud?
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Synopsis
The ongoing dispute over RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s voter ID has escalated, with ECI sources suggesting he may have illegally obtained a second ID. As political tensions rise, the truth behind this potential fraud remains to be uncovered, raising questions about electoral integrity in Bihar.
Key Takeaways
- Tejashwi Yadav faces allegations of voter ID fraud.
- The inquiry suggests possible forgery of a second EPIC.
- Election officials affirm his name is on the electoral roll.
- Transparency in electoral matters is crucial for democracy.
- Ongoing investigations aim to clarify the situation.
New Delhi, Aug 2 (NationPress) The ongoing controversy surrounding RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav regarding his name in the draft voter list took an intriguing turn on Saturday. An ECI source suggested that the Leader of the Opposition in Bihar may have unlawfully obtained a second voter ID card nearly a decade ago.
On a day that saw the ECI countering Yadav’s claims about his name being absent from the draft list, the election office source indicated that inquiries into the RJD leader’s electoral roll records have, to date, revealed that his now-defunct second Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) was never issued through legitimate channels.
With suspicions of forgery surrounding the creation of Yadav’s second EPIC, ECI sources reported that the RJD leader utilized Electoral Roll with EPIC No. RAB0456228 when filling out his nomination papers in 2020. This EPIC number also appeared in the electoral roll in 2015.
However, investigations revealed another EPIC number - RAB2916120 – linked to his name, which has been deemed non-existent.
Sources noted that despite an extensive examination of decade-old documents related to Yadav, no traces of the second EPIC number have been discovered thus far.
“It is highly probable that the second EPIC was never issued through official means,” stated a source from the Bihar election office, adding that an investigation is ongoing to ascertain the legitimacy of the second EPIC number and to determine if it is indeed a forged document.
Earlier in the day, Yadav ignited a political uproar by asserting that his name was missing from Bihar's draft electoral roll.
The District Electoral Officer (DEO) of Patna promptly issued a counterstatement, affirming that Tejashwi Yadav’s name is indeed included in the updated voter list.
In a post shared on the social media platform X, the DEO’s office stated: “Tejashwi Yadav’s assertion that his name is missing from the electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is inaccurate. His name appears at Serial Number 416, with polling booth number 204 — Veterinary College, Patna.”
Point of View
I acknowledge the need for transparency in electoral processes. The allegations against Tejashwi Yadav warrant thorough investigation to uphold democratic integrity. With the Election Commission involved, we must prioritize facts and evidence to guide the public discourse on this sensitive issue.
NationPress
19/08/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the allegations against Tejashwi Yadav?
Tejashwi Yadav is accused of obtaining a second voter ID card illegally, which may have been forged.
Was Tejashwi Yadav’s name missing from the electoral roll?
No, the District Electoral Officer confirmed that Tejashwi Yadav’s name is present in the updated voter list.
What is the status of the investigation?
An inquiry is ongoing to verify the legitimacy of the second EPIC number associated with Yadav.
