electoral system
Former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya Exposes Nationwide Fake Birth Certificate Racket Threatening Electoral Integrity
Dec 09, 2025 08:59 pm CST
Former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya reveals evidence of a widespread fake birth certificate network operating across multiple Indian states, potentially compromising electoral rolls. Following his persistent efforts, authorities have begun taking action against fraudulent applicants, with the Mulund Tehsildar directing police to file FIRs against those submitting suspicious documentation. Somaiya claims this conspiracy extends beyond Maharashtra to cities like Saharanpur and Kolkata, accusing opposition parties of enabling what he terms "Vote jihad" in the electoral system.
No Appeals Filed Against Voter Deletions in Bihar as Supreme Court Hearing Approaches
Oct 09, 2025 02:49 am CST
The Election Commission reported zero appeals filed under Section 24(A) regarding voter name deletions in Bihar, despite removing 3.66 lakh names from electoral rolls. This revelation comes before a crucial Supreme Court hearing where petitioners argue voters weren't properly notified about removals, while the Commission maintains the deletion process was legitimate ahead of upcoming assembly elections.