"Two EPIC Numbers...": Sambit Patra Slams Tejashwi Over 'Changed' EPIC Number Allegation
/ Aug 03, 2025, 05:58PM IST
A political storm erupted after RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav alleged his name was missing from the Bihar voter list, calling it a conspiracy by the Election Commission. The EC later clarified that Tejashwi's name was present with the same EPIC number he used in the 2015 and 2020 elections. However, the EC launched a probe into a second EPIC number linked to him, which officials say may be forged or fake. The controversy sparked sharp reactions, with the BJP accusing Tejashwi of misleading voters and questioning whether he had two voter IDs. The Election Commission has denied all allegations of manipulation. #tejashwiyadav #voteridrow #epicnumber #biharelections #electioncommission #voterlist #rjd #bjp #fakevoterid #eccontroversy
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