Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and prominent AAP figure Manish Sisodia on Wednesday claimed that the BJP has filed mass applications to delete voters’ names from electoral lists in seven constituencies, anticipating defeat in the forthcoming assembly polls.
During a joint press conference with Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha, Sisodia stated, “Since the BJP finds itself unable to defeat Arvind Kejriwal through conventional means, they’re now resorting to alternative tactics to secure victory.” He contended that BJP members and their supporters had submitted bulk applications to remove 22,000 voters from the electoral records.
“This troubling development reveals how 22,000 voters are being eliminated — seemingly a calculated move by the BJP. What’s more alarming is the Election Commission’s willingness to process these applications. The BJP likely realized their weak position in these constituencies and limited support base, leading them to adopt this voter removal strategy,” Sisodia elaborated.
The BJP offered no immediate comment on these accusations.
Detailing the seven constituencies and providing information about the “suspicious” applications received, Chadha explained, “Our investigation revealed that individuals associated with the party have filed the majority of voter removal applications.
“This prompts us to ask: What’s the urgency in removing these names just two months before elections? Who’s orchestrating these mass deletions? Regulations specify that an individual cannot submit more than 10 deletion applications per day,” he continued.
Chadha announced that an AAP delegation, headed by Arvind Kejriwal, plans to meet with the Chief Election Commissioner to present a formal complaint.
The BJP has consistently accused AAP of enabling Bangladeshi and Myanmar illegal immigrants to register as voters during its governance, adding fuel to the political debate.
The matter of illegal immigration has become increasingly relevant as Delhi approaches its Assembly elections scheduled for February next year. While AAP seeks to secure a third straight term, the BJP hopes to reclaim control of the capital after a 25-year absence.
