In a serious allegation, Arvind Kejriwal has accused the BJP of manipulating voter lists in New Delhi, claiming that votes from across India have been transferred to BJP MPs’ residences. The AAP leader calls the practice “modern-day booth capturing” and demands urgent action from the Election Commission.
BY PC Bureau
AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has accused the BJP of running a covert operation to manipulate voter rolls in the New Delhi Assembly constituency. Speaking out against the alleged manipulation, Kejriwal revealed that BJP MPs and ministers have been involved in the transfer of votes from across the country to New Delhi, using their official addresses.
Kejriwal claimed that between December and January, a large number of applications—ranging from 20 to 40 new voter IDs—were filed from the homes of BJP ministers and MPs. “How is it that so many people suddenly started living in the residences of BJP MPs?” Kejriwal questioned, citing the bizarre cases where single-room slums or small shops had applications for multiple new voter IDs.
He added that the BJP had clearly accepted defeat, resorting to dishonesty and manipulation rather than fair campaigning. “Our workers have been vigilant and exposed each of their misdeeds,” he said.
क्या बीजेपी ने रमेश बिधूड़ी जी को अपना CM चेहरा बनाने का निर्णय लिया है? https://t.co/vzqXdu8PQ3
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 11, 2025
In a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, Kejriwal outlined his concerns, describing the attempts to alter the voter list as “nothing short of modern-day booth capturing.” He compared the BJP’s actions to the unlawful practices of the past, claiming that had their efforts to delete 5,500 legitimate votes and add 13,000 fake ones succeeded, the integrity of the New Delhi constituency would have been permanently altered by a staggering 18%.
Kejriwal also highlighted the shocking case where 33 new votes were transferred to BJP candidate Parvesh Verma’s official residence, asking how it was possible for 33 individuals to suddenly shift their residence there. He demanded an investigation into whether these actions were carried out with Verma’s consent, warning that if so, he should be disqualified from contesting the election.
“BJP is transferring votes to addresses across the country using the residences of BJP leaders, including Union Ministers and MPs. This appears to be a coordinated effort at the highest levels of the BJP leadership,” Kejriwal wrote. “I urge the Election Commission to take immediate action and halt these suspicious transfers. The involvement of BJP MPs and Ministers should be thoroughly investigated.”
Kejriwal concluded his letter by calling for stringent action, including criminal FIRs against those responsible for this electoral fraud, and the disqualification of candidates such as Parvesh Verma who are implicated in such practices.
“Democracy is built on fairness and transparency. These attempts to tamper with the electoral rolls are an affront to the democratic process. I trust that the Election Commission will act swiftly to ensure free and fair elections in Delhi,” Kejriwal emphasized.
