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Time of India
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
No record of 2023 letter on forged voter entries: Chief electoral officer to ex-minister
Bengaluru: The Karnataka chief electoral officer (CEO) has said there are no records of any letter or complaint filed by former minister and Congress functionary H Nagesh on alleged forged entries in the 2023 electoral rolls of Mahadevapura assembly constituency in Bengaluru. This comes days ahead of Lok Sabha opposition leader and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's scheduled visit to Bengaluru to address alleged vote theft involving the same Mahadevpura segment during the 2024 parliamentary elections. In a communication Friday, the CEO's office responded to Nagesh's July 31 request, clarifying no such letter had been received from him during April 2023 — the time period during which he claims to have submitted the complaint. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Nagesh had requested a copy of the document, saying he had misplaced the original set of papers. In his July 31 letter, Nagesh claimed the documents submitted in April 2023 listed fake or forged entries in the voter list of Mahadevapura. "This issue is of grave concern as it affects the transparency and fairness of the electoral process," he wrote. However, the CEO's office has clarified: "This office does not have records of any such letter received from you during April 2023 on the issue of electoral rolls with a list containing details of alleged forged entries… which you have suddenly raised now." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Beautiful Female Athletes in the World Click Here Undo It also noted that the contesting candidate had been provided the statutory electoral rolls during the elections as per norms. "Since then, you have not filed any election petition… nor any appeal… against entries in the electoral rolls published in 2023," the CEO said, citing provisions of the Representation of the People Act. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Indian Express
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Ahead of Cong protest, ex-minister seeks copy of ‘2023 letter'; no record, says Karnataka CEO
Ahead of Congress's protest scheduled on August 5 in Bengaluru over alleged voter fraud during 2024 Lok Sabha elections, former minister H Nagesh had written to the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, seeking a copy of a complaint he claimed he had submitted in April 2023 alleging forged entries in voters' list. The CEO's office, however, denied receiving any such complaint. Nagesh contested the 2023 polls from Mahadevapura constituency in Bengaluru and lost by a margin of 44,000 votes to BJP's S Manjula. On July 31 this year, in a letter to the state election commission, he said, 'I, H Nagesh, wish to bring to your kind attention that we had earlier during April 2023, submitted a list containing details of alleged forged entries in the voters list pertaining to our constituency 174 Mahadevapura. This issue is of grave concern as it affects the transparency and fairness of the electoral process. However, we have misplaced the list of documents — we do not have a copy of the submitted documents for our records. We kindly request you to share a copy of the document which we had submitted.' The letter was shared on the official X handle of the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, and the reply attached. Yogeshwar S, Joint Chief Electoral Officer, in a letter dated August 2, said that 'this office does not have records of any such letter received from you during April 2023 on the issue of electoral rolls with a list containing details of alleged forged entries in the voter list pertaining to 174-Mahadevapura Assembly constituency, which you have suddenly raised now.' 'This office has a statutory copy of the electoral roll which is also available online and is always handed over to the candidates during the elections, including you while you were a contesting candidate,' the letter said. 'Since then, you have not filed any petition with respect to 174-Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency as per Section 80 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 nor any appeal to either the first appellate authority or second appellate authority against entries in the electoral rolls published in 2023 as per Section 24 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950,' it said.
Time of India
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Congress seeks CEO's help to dig out old letter
Ahead of Congress party's planned protest on August 5 over alleged manipulation of electoral rolls in Bengaluru's Mahadevapura constituency , former minister H Nagesh has written to the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka seeking copy of a complaint he claims was submitted in April 2023, accusing forged entries in voters' list. However, the CEO's office has denied receiving any such complaint. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Degree CXO MCA Management Finance Data Analytics PGDM Artificial Intelligence Operations Management Digital Marketing Data Science healthcare Project Management Design Thinking Data Science Cybersecurity Leadership others Public Policy Technology Healthcare MBA Others Product Management Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making Strategic Leadership and Transformation Global Business Acumen Comprehensive Business Expertise Duration: 2 Years University of Western Australia UWA Global MBA Starts on Jun 28, 2024 Get Details In a letter dated July 31, Nagesh stated, "We had earlier during April 2023 submitted a list containing details of alleged forged entries in the voters list pertaining to our constituency 174-Mahadevapura. This issue is of grave concern as it affects the transparency and fairness of the electoral process." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 15 Most Beautiful Women in the World Undo He admitted that Congress did not have a copy of the submitted document. "We have misplaced the list of documents. We do not have a copy of the submitted document for our records. We kindly request you to share a copy of the document which we had submitted," he said. Live Events Responding to this, Joint Chief Electoral Officer Yogeshwar S, in a letter dated August 2, wrote: "With reference to your letter dated 31st July 2025, I am hereby directed to inform you that this office does not have records of any such letter received from you during April 2023 on the issue of electoral rolls with a list containing details of alleged forged entries in the voters list pertaining to 174-Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency, which you have suddenly raised now." The official added that a certified copy of the electoral roll was made available to all candidates, including Nagesh, during the election, and is also accessible online. He pointed out that no legal remedy had been pursued by Nagesh under the Representation of the People Act, stating, "Since then, you have not filed any election petition with respect to 174-Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency as per Section 80 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, nor any appeal to either the first appellate authority or second appellate authority against entries in the electoral rolls published in 2023 as per Section 24 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950." The Congress party has announced a protest in Bengaluru on Monday against what it calls large-scale electoral fraud. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is expected to take part in the demonstration. Party leaders allege that thousands of bogus names were added and genuine voters deleted to influence the outcome in Mahadevapura and other constituencies during the 2023 Assembly elections .
Economic Times
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Congress seeks CEO's help to dig out old letter
Ahead of Congress party's planned protest on August 5 over alleged manipulation of electoral rolls in Bengaluru's Mahadevapura constituency, former minister H Nagesh has written to the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka seeking copy of a complaint he claims was submitted in April 2023, accusing forged entries in voters' the CEO's office has denied receiving any such a letter dated July 31, Nagesh stated, "We had earlier during April 2023 submitted a list containing details of alleged forged entries in the voters list pertaining to our constituency 174-Mahadevapura. This issue is of grave concern as it affects the transparency and fairness of the electoral process." He admitted that Congress did not have a copy of the submitted document."We have misplaced the list of documents. We do not have a copy of the submitted document for our records. We kindly request you to share a copy of the document which we had submitted," he said. Responding to this, Joint Chief Electoral Officer Yogeshwar S, in a letter dated August 2, wrote: "With reference to your letter dated 31st July 2025, I am hereby directed to inform you that this office does not have records of any such letter received from you during April 2023 on the issue of electoral rolls with a list containing details of alleged forged entries in the voters list pertaining to 174-Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency, which you have suddenly raised now." The official added that a certified copy of the electoral roll was made available to all candidates, including Nagesh, during the election, and is also accessible pointed out that no legal remedy had been pursued by Nagesh under the Representation of the People Act, stating, "Since then, you have not filed any election petition with respect to 174-Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency as per Section 80 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, nor any appeal to either the first appellate authority or second appellate authority against entries in the electoral rolls published in 2023 as per Section 24 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950." The Congress party has announced a protest in Bengaluru on Monday against what it calls large-scale electoral fraud. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is expected to take part in the demonstration. Party leaders allege that thousands of bogus names were added and genuine voters deleted to influence the outcome in Mahadevapura and other constituencies during the 2023 Assembly elections.
News18
03-08-2025
- Politics
- News18
Congress seeks CEOs help to dig out old letter
Agency: PTI Bengaluru, Aug 3 (PTI) Ahead of Congress party's planned protest on August 5 over alleged manipulation of electoral rolls in Bengaluru's Mahadevapura constituency, former minister H Nagesh has written to the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka seeking copy of a complaint he claims was submitted in April 2023, accusing forged entries in voters' list. However, the CEO's office has denied receiving any such complaint. In a letter dated July 31, Nagesh stated, 'We had earlier during April 2023 submitted a list containing details of alleged forged entries in the voters list pertaining to our constituency 174-Mahadevapura. This issue is of grave concern as it affects the transparency and fairness of the electoral process." He admitted that Congress did not have a copy of the submitted document. 'We have misplaced the list of documents. We do not have a copy of the submitted document for our records. We kindly request you to share a copy of the document which we had submitted," he said. Responding to this, Joint Chief Electoral Officer Yogeshwar S, in a letter dated August 2, wrote: 'With reference to your letter dated 31st July 2025, I am hereby directed to inform you that this office does not have records of any such letter received from you during April 2023 on the issue of electoral rolls with a list containing details of alleged forged entries in the voters list pertaining to 174-Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency, which you have suddenly raised now." The official added that a certified copy of the electoral roll was made available to all candidates, including Nagesh, during the election, and is also accessible online. He pointed out that no legal remedy had been pursued by Nagesh under the Representation of the People Act, stating, 'Since then, you have not filed any election petition with respect to 174-Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency as per Section 80 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, nor any appeal to either the first appellate authority or second appellate authority against entries in the electoral rolls published in 2023 as per Section 24 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950." The Congress party has announced a protest in Bengaluru on Monday against what it calls large-scale electoral fraud. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is expected to take part in the demonstration. Party leaders allege that thousands of bogus names were added and genuine voters deleted to influence the outcome in Mahadevapura and other constituencies during the 2023 Assembly elections. PTI GMS ADB view comments First Published: August 03, 2025, 18:15 IST 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.
