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Business Standard
19 hours ago
- Business Standard
Police complaint lodged over 'two voter ID cards' of Tejashwi Yadav
A complaint was lodged at a police station in Patna seeking an investigation into "issuance of two voter ID cards" in favour of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, an officer said. The development took place a day after the Election Commission asked Yadav to hand over for investigation a voter ID card that he claimed to be in possession of despite having been not issued officially. The EC said the opposition leader's EPIC card number was not changed as alleged by him. The police officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the complaint, filed by a local, was received at the Digha Police station. "We have forwarded the complaint to the District Election Office, which is the competent authority to decide on such matters. An FIR may be lodged if such a direction is received from the poll authorities," said the officer. Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar assembly, recently alleged that the Election Commission has 'changed' his EPIC number in the draft electoral rolls published as part of Special Intensive Revision in the state. On Saturday, he demonstrated an online search, with the EPIC number, to claim that his name was missing in the draft electoral rolls published as part of special intensive revision (SIR) and, upon rebuttal from the authorities concerned, alleged that his voter ID card number was changed. The EC has rejected the charge, pointing out that the EPIC number remained the same as stated by Yadav in his affidavit for the 2020 assembly elections. In a related incident, a Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Begusarai district has been placed under suspension for an oversight which resulted in an individual's name appearing in the draft electoral rolls twice. The incident pertains to Sahebpur Kamal assembly segment, which was in the news recently when a journalist was slapped with an FIR for running a report highlighting alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
New Indian Express
19 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Police complaint lodged over 'two voter ID cards' of Tejashwi Yadav
PATNA: A complaint was lodged at a police station in Patna seeking an investigation into "issuance of two voter ID cards" in favour of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, an officer said. The development took place a day after the Election Commission asked Yadav to "hand over for investigation" a voter ID card that he claimed to be in possession of despite having been "not issued officially." The EC said the opposition leader's EPIC card number was not changed as alleged by him. The police officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the complaint, filed by a local, was received at the Digha Police station. "We have forwarded the complaint to the District Election Office, which is the competent authority to decide on such matters. An FIR may be lodged if such a direction is received from the poll authorities," said the officer.
News18
a day ago
- News18
What Is The Punishment For Having Two Voter ID Cards?
Last Updated: According to data from the ECI and civil society groups like ADR, over 1.2 crore entries were recently flagged as duplicates, deceased voters, or those with incorrect addresses RJD leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav has found himself at the centre of a political storm after allegations surfaced that he holds two voter ID cards in Bihar. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially sought an explanation from him, raising concerns about potential violations of election law. Tejashwi's case has reignited debate about duplicate and fraudulent entries in the vast voter database. With over 96 crore registered voters, the Election Commission has acknowledged that a small percentage of entries, sometimes caused by human error or deliberate duplication, may be inaccurate. According to data from the ECI and civil society groups like ADR, over 1.2 crore entries were recently flagged as duplicates, deceased voters, or those with incorrect addresses. If even 2% of the voter list is considered duplicate, that would amount to nearly 1.9 crore voters, with the highest numbers reported in Maharashtra. Some individuals end up with two voter cards by mistake, after shifting residences, registering in a new city, or errors by local officials. Others may acquire them deliberately, which amounts to electoral fraud. If the duplication was not intentional, no harsh penalties are usually imposed. But if someone has deliberately obtained a second card, especially to vote more than once or use it as fake ID, they may face serious legal action. What Happens If You're Caught In such cases, the consequences can be severe: Tejashwi Yadav Controversy The controversy began on August 2, 2025, when Tejashwi held a press conference claiming that his name was missing from Bihar's draft electoral roll. He presented EPIC number RAB2916120 as his voter ID. However, when this number was checked on the Election Commission's website, it returned no results. The ECI launched a swift enquiry and revealed that the official and valid EPIC number registered under Tejashwi Yadav is RAB0456228, which lists him at polling station 204, serial number 416. The number he cited, RAB2916120, was found to be non-existent and categorised as unauthorised. Following this, the Commission sent a formal notice to Tejashwi Yadav asking him to produce the original copy of the disputed voter card for verification. The BJP and its allies in the NDA jumped on the issue, accusing Tejashwi of possessing two voter IDs from different constituencies, which, if true, would be a serious offense under the Representation of the People Act, 1950. They have demanded immediate registration of an FIR. The RJD has pushed back, calling it a case of either an administrative mistake or possible tampering with EPIC data. The party claimed that the confusion may have arisen from changes to the EPIC number or updates in voter records. Legal Implications And Possible Penalties If it is proven that Tejashwi holds two active voter IDs from different constituencies, he could face legal action under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act. This section penalizes false declarations in electoral records and carries a maximum punishment of one year imprisonment, a fine, or both. However, since it is a non-cognisable offence, police action requires permission from a magistrate. Additionally, Section 17 prohibits a person from being enrolled in more than one constituency, and Section 18 bars dual registration within the same constituency. Violating these provisions is classified as a punishable offence, even if done unintentionally. Whether Tejashwi Yadav's case results in a criminal prosecution depends on the outcome of the ECI's investigation into the authenticity of the disputed EPIC number. If it is proven that the second card is fake or was used to gain an electoral advantage, it could lead to formal charges. If it turns out to be an administrative error or outdated record, the issue might be resolved with minor procedural corrections. tags : 2025 Bihar elections Election Commission (EC) RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav voter ID view comments Location : Patna, India, India First Published: August 04, 2025, 19:23 IST News elections What Is The Punishment For Having Two Voter ID Cards? | Explained Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
