BJP Slams Pawan Khera Over Alleged ‘2 Voter IDs’ After Rahul Gandhi’s Hydrogen Bomb Remark

Amit Malviya, the BJP's IT cell chief, has called for an investigation by the Election Commission into Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera. Malviya alleges that Khera holds two Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers in Delhi and questions if he voted multiple times. This accusation follows Rahul Gandhi's recent warning of a new exposé on alleged "vote chori" claims.

Malviya shared details on social media, asserting that Khera is registered as a voter in both Jangpura and New Delhi assembly constituencies. He highlighted this as a violation of electoral laws, urging the Election Commission to examine how Khera possesses two active EPIC numbers. Malviya also accused Khera of misleading voters through press conferences in Bihar.

BJP's Allegations Against Congress

Malviya criticised Rahul Gandhi for not acting on previous allegations and reiterated accusations against Congress. He claimed that Gandhi hasn't filed a formal complaint regarding past allegations about Mahadevapura Assembly in Bengaluru. Furthermore, he mentioned that the Supreme Court had dismissed a case alleging wrongdoing in Maharashtra.

According to Malviya, Congress has long manipulated India's electoral system by legitimising illegal infiltrators and non-Indians. He suggested that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision by the Election Commission might further expose these practices.

Pawan Khera's Response

In response to Malviya's claims, Pawan Khera stated that Congress is questioning the Election Commission over errors in the voter list. He noted that his name still appears in New Delhi despite moving in 2016 and objected to the current Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Khera demanded CCTV footage to clarify who might be voting under his name.

Khera emphasised that Congress has repeatedly requested access to voter lists from both BJP leaders and the Election Commission but has not received them. He questioned why his name remains on the list despite following procedures to have it removed after relocating.

The allegations have sparked a heated exchange between BJP and Congress, with each side accusing the other of undermining India's electoral integrity. The situation underscores ongoing tensions between the parties as they prepare for upcoming elections.