Yadav’s Missing Voter ID: EC Seeks Probe Amidst Bihar Poll Row
Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday, August 3, 2025, presented a voter ID card he alleges was missing from the Bihar electoral rolls. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has requested the card for a thorough investigation.
The ECI expressed doubts about the authenticity of the ID card, suggesting it may not be officially issued. They are scrutinising the document to verify its legitimacy.
Yadav’s claim of a changed Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) number was also refuted by authorities. Records indicate his current EPIC number aligns with the one declared in his 2020 election affidavit.
The incident has sparked a political controversy in Bihar, with opposition parties questioning the electoral process’s integrity. The ECI’s investigation is crucial to restoring public confidence in the electoral system ahead of future elections in the state.
