The Election Commission has issued a notice to Congress leader Pawan Khera over allegations of holding two voter IDs in Delhi. BJP’s Amit Malviya accused him of being a “vote chor,” sparking a fresh political clash.
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has sent a formal notice to Congress leader Pawan Khera after finding that his name appears in the voter list of two different constituencies in Delhi. This is seen as a violation of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, which makes it illegal for anyone to be registered as a voter in more than one constituency.
The notice was issued by the District Election Officer (DEO), New Delhi. According to the official document, Pawan Khera is registered in both Assembly Constituency 40 (New Delhi) and Assembly Constituency 41 (Jangpura).
The notice directs him to explain his position by 11 am on September 8, 2025 (Monday), otherwise action may be taken against him.
The controversy started when BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya posted on social media platform X, accusing Pawan Khera of being registered as a voter in two constituencies. He shared details of the two voter ID cards (EPIC numbers) linked to Khera — XHC1992338 for Jangpura and SJE0755967 for New Delhi.
Malviya sharply attacked the Congress, calling it the “quintessential vote chor (vote thief).”
He wrote:
“Rahul Gandhi screamed ‘vote chori’ from the rooftops… it has now emerged that Pawan Khera – who never misses a chance to flaunt his proximity to the Gandhis – holds two active EPIC numbers.”
Earlier on Tuesday, Malviya had also urged the Election Commission to look into the matter in detail. He stated:
“It is now for the Election Commission to investigate how Pawan Khera holds two active EPIC numbers, and whether he voted multiple times – a clear violation of electoral laws.”
Holding multiple active voter IDs is considered a punishable offence under Indian law. If proven, it can lead to strict legal action, including disqualification from voting and even criminal charges.
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Reacting to the allegations, Pawan Khera denied any wrongdoing and instead blamed the Election Commission for not updating its records. He clarified that he had shifted from the New Delhi constituency back in 2016 and had already applied for his name to be deleted from that list.
Khera said:
“I would like to know from the Election Commission who is being made to cast vote from the New Delhi constituency in my name. I want the CCTV footage. I shifted from there in 2016. I followed the procedure to get my name deleted from there. But why is my name still there?”
This row comes just a day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that his party was preparing to expose the BJP over alleged cases of “vote chori.”
He had also hinted at a major revelation, calling it a political “hydrogen bomb” that would soon shake the ruling party.
The matter now lies with the Election Commission, which will examine the explanations provided by Pawan Khera and decide whether further legal action is required.
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