Bihar's former Deputy Chief Minister and RJD leader, Tejashwi Yadav, has received a notice from the Election Commission for holding two different voter IDs (EPIC numbers). The commission has asked Tejashwi Yadav for clarification on this matter and requested a written response within the specified timeframe.
According to the information available, there are two EPIC numbers—RAB0456228 and RAB2916120—associated with Tejashwi's name. The first number was listed on the nomination paper of 2020 and the voter list of 2015, while the second number appears to be nonexistent. The Election Commission suspects that this second EPIC number might be fraudulent.
Sources from the Election Commission suggest the issue could relate to either duplicate entries or fraudulent documentation in the voter list, prompting a thorough investigation. Additionally, the commission is attempting to determine whether the second EPIC number had been officially issued or not.
Source: aajtak
The Former Deputy Chief Minister Raised Allegations
Tejashwi Yadav previously alleged that his name was removed from the voter list, but the commission labeled this claim as baseless, stating his name remains in the draft voter list. The Election Commission has directed Tejashwi Yadav to respond with factual information.
Election Commission Dismisses Tejashwi's Claim
The Election Commission clarified that Tejashwi Yadav's name is clearly listed in the draft voter list issued on August 1. They also noted that Tejashwi held the same EPIC number (RAB0456228) in the 2015 voter list. Therefore, his assertions about his name being removed are unfounded. The commission already rejected this claim as false and misleading.
Controversy Surrounding RAB2916120
The EPIC number RAB2916120 is at the center of controversy, as investigations found it non-existent. The commission clarified that this EPIC number is not recorded in any official documents, and no valid records have been found yet.
