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The Election Commission dismisses allegations of electoral roll manipulation in Maharashtra, citing minimal appeals and adherence to legal procedures.

EC refutes opposition’s claims on Maharashtra voter list

The Election Commission dismisses allegations of electoral roll manipulation in Maharashtra, citing minimal appeals and adherence to legal procedures.

The Election Commission (EC) has dismissed allegations raised by opposition parties regarding discrepancies in Maharashtra&rsquo;s electoral rolls, calling them unfounded and unsupported by official data.
During the winter session of Parliament, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi demanded a detailed debate on the accuracy of electoral rolls. The Congress and its allies alleged duplication of Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers and claimed that nearly three million new voters had been added in Maharashtra between 2019 and 2024. Similar accusations were echoed by the Trinamool Congress and Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi.
However, EC sources say the allegations are not backed by any formal process. &ldquo;Hardly any first or second appeals were made under Section 24 of the Representation of the People Act, or corrections under Sections 22 and 23 during the Special Summary Revision published on January 6&ndash;7, 2025,&rdquo; the sources said.
The Special Summary Revision (SSR) is conducted before elections to update the rolls by adding new voters, including those who have turned 18 or changed constituencies, and removing deceased or duplicate entries. Despite the presence of over 13.8 million Booth Level Agents (BLAs) nationwide, only 89 appeals were filed in Maharashtra.
&ldquo;With so few appeals, there is no option but to accept the electoral rolls published after the completion of the SSR in January 2025 as undisputed by all,&rdquo; the source added.
The EC also emphasized that Section 24 of the RP Act was introduced in 1961&mdash;&ldquo;much before the current Chief Election Commissioner was even born&rdquo;&mdash;and that the legal process to challenge entries was not followed. &ldquo;If anyone says that Electoral Rolls on which voting has been held is not correct, they have not even cared to follow the election law as proposed by the Government in 1961 and passed by the Parliament in 1961,&rdquo; the source said.
With elections due in Bihar and other states in the coming months, the issue is expected to resurface. Nevertheless, the EC reiterated that the duplication of EPIC numbers does not &ldquo;imply duplicate/fake voters&rdquo; and has released data to support its stance.

Rahul Gandhi alleges voter list discrepancies in Maharashtra, questioning the addition of 39 lakh new voters in five months and demanding transparency from the Election Commission.

Rahul Gandhi alleges voting irregularities in Maharashtra, demands EC's clarification

Rahul Gandhi alleges voter list discrepancies in Maharashtra, questioning the addition of 39 lakh new voters in five months and demanding transparency from the Election Commission.

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday expressed concerns over the sharp rise in new voters in Maharashtra, particularly between the 2024 Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections.&nbsp;
He highlighted that 39 lakh new voters were added within just five months after the Lok Sabha polls, a significant jump compared to the 32 lakh added over five years between the 2019 Vidhan Sabha and 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Speaking at a press conference at the Constitution Club in Delhi, alongside Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders Sanjay Raut and Supriya Sule, Gandhi questioned discrepancies in voter registration figures, claiming that the total number of registered voters in Maharashtra exceeded the state's adult population.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi | Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, "We represent on this table - the entire opposition that fought the last election in Maharashtra. We are going to bring some information about the election. We studied the details - the voters and the voting list.&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/OeDR2NeKT1">pic.twitter.com/OeDR2NeKT1</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1887762575846461480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"We want to bring to the notice of the people of India some information that we have found regarding the Maharashtra elections. We have studied in detail the voter lists, the voting pattern, and we have a team working on this for some time. There are many irregularities that we have found," Gandhi stated.
He raised the question of why more voters were added in the five months following the Lok Sabha elections than in the previous five years combined.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi | Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, "...In 5 years between the Vidhan Sabha elections in 2019 and Lok Sabha, 2024 - 32 lakh voters were added. However, in period of 5 months between Lok Sabha 2024 which these parties (Congress, NCP-SCP, Shiv Sena&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/ixM1aU2J7O">pic.twitter.com/ixM1aU2J7O</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1887765244107497576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"In five years between Vidhan Sabha 2019 and Lok Sabha 2024 elections, 32 lakh voters were added to the electoral rolls in Maharashtra. However, in a period of five months between Lok Sabha 2024 and Vidhan Sabha 2024, 39 lakh new voters were added. The question is: who are these 39 lakh people?"
Gandhi also pointed out a statistical inconsistency, stating that Maharashtra's adult population, as per government records, stood at 9.54 crores, while the Election Commission's data indicated a higher number of registered voters than the total adult population.&nbsp;
"According to the government, the adult population of Maharashtra is 9.54 crores. According to the Election Commission, there are more voters in Maharashtra than people in the state. Somehow, voters were suddenly added in Maharashtra," he remarked.
Further, he noted that the number of votes received by Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP-SCP remained consistent across both elections. "We got the same amount of votes. Congress vote in Lok Sabha 2024 in a constituency is 1.36 lakh votes and in Vidhan Sabha, we get 1.34 lakh," he said.&nbsp;
However, he pointed out that 35,000 new voters were added in certain constituencies, which helped the BJP secure victory in the Assembly elections.&nbsp;
"BJP in Lok Sabha gets 1.9 lakh votes, and then in Vidhan Sabha, they get 1.75 lakh votes. Most of those voters who provided the BJP their victory come from those 35,000 new voters who have been added. It is the case in multiple constituencies," he asserted.
Gandhi demanded that the Election Commission provide the voter lists for both the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi | Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, "We have been saying to the election commission that we are finding anomalies. We need the voter list - names and addresses of the voters of Maharashtra. We need the voter list of the Lok Sabha election. We need&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/5waNJGIhb2">pic.twitter.com/5waNJGIhb2</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1887767067962843284?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"We have been saying to the Election Commission that we are finding anomalies. We need the voter list &ndash; names and addresses of the voters of Maharashtra. We need the voter list of the Lok Sabha election. We need the voter list of the Vidhan Sabha election. Because we want to understand exactly who these new additional voters are," he said.
He also alleged that several voters had been deleted or transferred to different booths, disproportionately affecting Dalit, tribal, and minority communities.&nbsp;
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Our questions to the Election Commission on the Maharashtra elections: - Why did EC add more voters in Maharashtra in 5 months than it did in 5 years? - Why were there more registered voters in VS 2024 than the entire adult population of Maharashtra? - One example among many&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/K7fOWdnXmV">pic.twitter.com/K7fOWdnXmV</a>
&mdash; Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi/status/1887766649862041907?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"There are many, many, many voters that have been deleted. Voters who are in one booth have been transferred to another booth. Most of these voters come from Dalit communities, tribal communities, and minority communities... We have made repeated requests to the Election Commission. They have not answered us. The Leader of the Opposition has said this in Parliament House. The Election Commission has not responded. Now, the only reason they would not respond is that there is something wrong with what they have done. I am not making any accusations. I am presenting data here clearly," he added.
<h3>Election Commission responds</h3>
Following these allegations, the Election Commission stated that it will provide a detailed response in writing with full facts
Shortly after Gandhi made the allegations during a press conference, the poll body issued a post on X, emphasizing its commitment to engaging with political parties.&nbsp; 
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ECI considers political parties,as priority stakeholders,of course the voters being the prime &amp; deeply values views, suggestions, questions coming from political parties. Commission would respond in writing with full factual &amp;procedural matrix uniformly adopted across the country
&mdash; Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) <a href="https://twitter.com/ECISVEEP/status/1887768088869023952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"ECI considers political parties as priority stakeholders, with voters being the prime focus, and deeply values views, suggestions, and questions from political parties," the Commission stated. It further assured, "The Commission will respond in writing with a full factual and procedural matrix uniformly adopted across the country."&nbsp;
The statement, however, did not directly mention Gandhi or specifically address his claims.

Around 1.56 crore voters will participate in the Delhi Assembly Election 2025 on February 5. With 13,766 polling stations and special provisions for persons with disabilities and senior citizens, the election process ensures accessibility.

Delhi Elections: Voter-friendly measures and polling stations for smooth polling on Feb 5

Around 1.56 crore voters will participate in the Delhi Assembly Election 2025 on February 5. With 13,766 polling stations and special provisions for persons with disabilities and senior citizens, the election process ensures accessibility.

Around 1.56 crore voters are set to exercise their electoral franchise in the Delhi Assembly election on February 5 as voter-friendly measures have been put in place for the smooth polling process, Chief Electoral Officer R. Alice Vaz said.
To facilitate voting, 13,766 polling stations have been set up across 2,969 polling premises. Of these, 733 polling stations are designated for persons with disabilities, Vaz said.
Around 1.56 crore voters, including 83.76 lakh men, 72.36 lakh women, and 1,267 individuals from the third gender will cast their ballot on February 5.
The Delhi Election Office has introduced several voter-friendly measures to ensure a smooth polling process. These include ramps, wheelchairs, medical teams, crche services, themed polling stations, a queue management mobile application and a home voting option for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, she said.
Vaz emphasised that over 1 lakh polling personnel have been deployed, and all polling stations will have essential amenities under the Assured Minimum Facility (AMF) policy. These include waiting areas, drinking water, toilets, ramps, and wheelchairs. Paramedical staff with basic medical kits will also be stationed at polling centres.
To enhance voter experience, 210 polling stations will be set up as Theme-Based Model Polling Stations with additional facilities, she said.
Moreover, 70 polling stations -- one in each assembly constituency -- will be fully managed by women staff. Another 70 polling stations will be operated entirely by persons with disabilities to promote inclusivity and an equal number of youth-centric polling stations will be set up to encourage young voters, the CEO said.
The "Vote From Home" initiative will allow 6,488 senior citizens aged 85 and above, along with 1,051 persons with disabilities, to cast their votes from home, ensuring accessibility for all eligible voters, she stated.
"To help voters locate their polling stations, a colour-coded system will be used, with details mentioned on the Voter Information Slip. Additionally, 4,217 wheelchairs will be made available for easy mobility," said Vaz.
Addressing Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations, Vaz stated that the cVIGIL app has received 5,244 complaints, with the highest number from North District (1,049) and the lowest from Shahdara (136). Authorities have maintained an average response time of 35 minutes.
For the first time in India, a Queue Management System (QMS) application and webpage will enable voters to check real-time crowd levels at polling centres, helping them plan their visit. The app, Delhi Election 2025 QMS, is available on the Google Play Store, she mentioned.
"We are also arranging Dummy/Braille ballot paper, Braille EPIC cards, Braille VAG. 120 nos of SLI are also deployed," Vaz said.
She further shared that to ensure security during polling, 220 companies of forces, 19,000 home guards, and 35,626 Delhi Police personnel will be deployed. Additionally, 21,584 Ballot Units, 20,692 Control Units, and 18,943 VVPATs have been prepared including Dummy/Braille ballot paper, she said.
For voter assistance, 8,715 trained volunteers will be deployed. A pick-and-drop facility can be accessed via the 1950 helpline, mobile app, or Saksham ECI App. Special provisions include Braille ballot papers, EPIC cards, and 120 Sign Language Interpreters, Vaz said.
Vote counting will take place at 19 centres across 11 districts, as approved by the ECI. So far, 6,633 postal ballots have been cast through home voting for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, while 13,958 ballots have been cast by election duty voters, she added.
The Delhi Assembly election is scheduled for February 5, and the results will be announced on February 8.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has announced the schedule for the 2024 Delhi Assembly elections, set for February 5, with votes to be counted on February 8. 

Election Commission announces Delhi assembly polls dates

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has announced the schedule for the 2024 Delhi Assembly elections, set for February 5, with votes to be counted on February 8.&nbsp;

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday announced that polling for all 70 assembly seats in Delhi will take place on February 5, with votes to be counted on February 8.
By-elections for two assembly constituencies, Milkipur in Uttar Pradesh and Erode in Tamil Nadu, will be held on the same date, while by-elections for Budgam and Nagrota constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir will be postponed due to current snow conditions.
The deadline for filing nominations is January 17, and nominations will be scrutinized by January 18. Candidates can withdraw their nominations until January 20.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi to vote in a single phase on February 5; counting of votes on February 8 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DelhiElections2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DelhiElections2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/QToVzxxADK">pic.twitter.com/QToVzxxADK</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1876558211282801130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"It is a single-phase election&hellip; We have deliberately kept polling on a Wednesday so more people come out to vote&hellip; like we did in Maharashtra. The entire election process will be completed by February 10," Kumar said during a press conference.
Of the 70 seats in Delhi, 58 are general, and 12 are reserved. The electoral roll lists 1.55 crore voters in Delhi, including 83.49 lakh men, 71.74 lakh women, and 1,261 transgender voters.
Among these, there are 25.89 lakh young voters, 2.08 lakh first-time voters, and 830 voters above the age of 100, Kumar added.
More than 13,000 polling stations will be set up across Delhi.
In the 2020 assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured 62 seats, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 8, while the Congress failed to win any seats.
Kumar also mentioned the upcoming by-elections in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam and Nagrota constituencies, which will be postponed due to snow conditions, but assured that these elections will be completed by April.
He further noted that two parliamentary constituencies, Basirhat in West Bengal and Visavadar in Gujarat, are awaiting by-elections due to pending election petitions. "We cannot hold by-elections until those petitions are resolved," he said. Election petitions must be filed within 45 days of the result declaration in the state high courts.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar emphasized maintaining decorum during campaigns and ensuring free and fair polls. He warned political parties and star campaigners against misconduct, urging them to respect election ethics.

CEC Calls for Election Decorum and Fair Play Ahead of Delhi Polls

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar emphasized maintaining decorum during campaigns and ensuring free and fair polls. He warned political parties and star campaigners against misconduct, urging them to respect election ethics.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday urged political parties to maintain decorum during elections and said the Election Commission would conduct checks to ensure free and fair polls.
Kumar was addressing a press conference to announce the schedule for the assembly polls in Delhi.
"We will check everyone for ensuring money-free elections. During recent polls, there was a hue and cry that some helicopters were checked. People even come down to threatening polling officers but we control ourselves because it disturbs the level playing field," Kumar said.
"The star campaigners and those in political campaigns are duty-bound to ensure that etiquette is followed... We will be very harsh. Star campaigners should not act in a way that discourages common voters," he said.
District magistrates and returning officers will ensure fair play and a level playing field for every candidate, he added.
"We will also request the political parties not to create undue pressure on the officials," Kumar said and added that the parties could ask for any explanation in writing.
Assembly polls in Delhi will be held on February 5 and the votes counted on February 8, Kumar announced on Tuesday.
Bypolls to two assembly constituencies -- Milkipur in Uttar Pradesh and Erode in Tamil Nadu -- will also be held on the same date.

India is set to break a new record by crossing one billion voters, as announced by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. 

India will soon set new record of one billion-plus voters: CEC Rajiv Kumar

India is set to break a new record by crossing one billion voters, as announced by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar.&nbsp;

India will soon create a new record of one billion-plus voters, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Tuesday.
Addressing a press conference here, Kumar said 2024 was the year of elections globally when two-third of the world's population in democracies voted in different polls.
"We also had elections in eight states and UTs. There was a good atmosphere, new records were set in the Lok Sabha elections in terms of voting percentage, people's participation, women's participation...," the chief election commissioner (CEC) said.
"Electoral rolls were released yesterday. We are crossing 99 crore voters... We are going to be a nation of one billion voters very soon, which will be another record in voting," Kumar said.
"After the declaration of SSR (special summary revision) by Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar and Punjab, which will be declaring SSR results today, we will be crossing 99 crore voters for the first time," the CEC said, adding, "Number of women voters is also going to be around 48 crore."

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