ECI Refutes Tejashwi Yadav’s Claim, Confirms His Name Exists in Draft Electoral Roll

Patna: A political stir erupted after Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav claimed that his name was missing from the electoral roll, raising doubts over his ability to contest upcoming elections. “My name is not there in the electoral roll. How will I contest the elections?” Tejashwi questioned, after his EPIC number reportedly failed to fetch his record in the system.

However, the Election Commission of India (ECI) swiftly responded to the claim, calling it “mischievous” and “factually incorrect.” In an official statement, the ECI clarified, “It has come to our attention that Tejashwi Yadav has made a mischievous claim that his name does not appear in the draft electoral roll. His name is listed at Serial Number 416 in the Draft Electoral Roll. Therefore, any claim stating that his name is not included in the draft electoral roll is false and factually incorrect.”

The matter has generated sharp reactions, especially as Tejashwi Yadav is a key figure in Bihar politics and a likely candidate in the forthcoming elections. The discrepancy between the EPIC number query and the draft roll listing has raised questions about possible technical glitches, but the ECI has stood firm on the accuracy of its published draft.