'After Due Procedure': Delhi Poll Body On Addition Of Raghav Chadha's Name
The Delhi poll body has defended the addition of BJP MP Raghav Chadha's name to the Rajinder Nagar electoral roll, stating it followed standard legal procedures. The Aam Aadmi Party has challenged the move, alleging political pressure and demanding transparency regarding the application process.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights tensions over electoral integrity and the administrative processes governing voter registration in India.
Amid row over addition of BJP MP Raghav Chadha's name to Delhi voter list, currently being revised under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the national capital's electoral rolls, the Delhi poll body on Wednesday said the BJP MP filed Form 6 for inclusion in the Rajinder Nagar electoral roll on August 26 and his application was approved on September 2 after due procedure."As per record available, Raghav Chadha, MP (Rajya Sabha) applied for inclusion of his name in Form 6 in AC-39 (Rajinder Nagar) on August 26," the office of Delhi Chief Electoral Officer said.Poll officials said that Chadha's name was added to the electoral rolls of Delhi through the updation process.
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