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AAP MP Chadha claims vendetta after removal from Punjab voter roll
Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha has alleged political persecution after his name was marked as 'shifted' in the draft electoral roll for his Mohali constituency, despite his voter registration remaining valid there.
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Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha has accused the party's political rivals of orchestrating his removal from Punjab's draft voter roll, claiming the move represents a targeted vendetta against him. Chadha, who represents Rajya Sabha, said his voter identification remains registered in Mohali, yet electoral authorities have classified him as having 'shifted' his residence in the draft supplementary electoral roll.
The discrepancy has raised questions about the authenticity of the voter roll update process in the state. Chadha's assertion that his voter status has been deliberately altered despite maintaining a valid registration in the constituency suggests potential irregularities in the electoral roll preparation.
The incident comes amid ongoing political tensions within Punjab's political landscape. The development could have implications for voter verification processes and raises concerns about the integrity of electoral rolls in the state.
Electoral officials have not yet responded to Chadha's allegations regarding the removal of his name from the draft roll. The matter is likely to draw scrutiny from poll watchdogs and political observers monitoring electoral practices in Punjab.