ECI Asks Tejashwi Yadav to Submit EPIC Card

Quick Summary:

• The Election Commission of India (ECI) wrote to Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of Opposition and RJD leader, on August 3, 2025, requesting details and an original copy of his voter ID card (EPIC number).
• Tejashwi Yadav claimed his name was missing from the draft electoral rolls published on August 1, 2025.
• ECI refuted the claim by providing evidence that Mr. Yadav’s name appears on the draft list with EPIC number RAB0456228.
• Mr. Yadav alleged discrepancies as he voted in the previous Lok Sabha elections using an EPIC number RAB2916120 which is not found in current records.
• The Electoral Registration Officer issued a letter noting that EPIC number RAB2916120 doesn’t seem officially valid and called for clarification from Mr.Yadav.
• Tejashwi accused ECI of working under BJP influence and questioned how he could contest upcoming elections if his name is not recognized by valid means.
• NDA parties jointly urged ECI to investigate allegations regarding two voter IDs linked to Mr. Yadav and deemed possessing multiple IDs a crime.

Indian Opinion Analysis:

The case raises critically important questions about electoral clarity in india at both individual and institutional levels. While inconsistencies concerning voter ID records demand deeper investigation into administrative processes within the Election Commission, allegations linking procedural lapses to political bias should not overshadow systemic accountability requirements. In this context, ensuring robust mechanisms for claims/resolutions during electoral roll updates becomes essential for public trust.

Tejashwi’s accusations may highlight broader concerns around neutrality of democratic institutions but need concrete evidence before conclusions can be drawn about undue influence or mismanagement by either side. Lastly, bipartisan engagement remains crucial-as seen through limited claims objections from political entities-to ensure any controversies do not threaten Bihar’s impending electoral process stability.

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