'Behaving Like a Bitter Ex Who Has Just Been Dumped': Raghav Chadha on AAP's Voter Registration Allegations
The poll body said Chadha filed Form-6 on August 26 and was added after the mandatory seven-day notice period, rejecting AAP claims of irregularity.
- The Election Commission clarified that BJP MP Raghav Chadha's name was added to the Rajinder Nagar electoral roll after he filed Form-6 on August 26, 2026, with approval granted on September 2 following due procedure.
- Questioning the addition, Aam Aadmi Party leaders noted that Chadha appeared as the 747th voter despite the draft electoral roll published on August 31 showing only 746 voters in Rajinder Nagar.
- The Electoral Registration Officer approved the application on September 2, 2026, following a mandatory seven-day notice period in accordance with Election Commission guidelines, the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer's office stated.
- Rejecting the clarification, AAP officials alleged Chadha's name was added "through the back door," while Chadha maintained he followed all prescribed Election Commission procedures and applicable guidelines.
- Anurag Dhanda, AAP national media in-charge, demanded the Election Commission publicize the Form-6 submission, noting 47 lakh people seeking name restoration deserve equal clarity on the process.
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Raghav Chadha's name added to Rajinder Nagar electoral roll after due procedure, EC clarifies
The clarification came after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) questioned how the BJP MP's name was added after the list for the concerned polling part showed 746 voters and sought an explanation from the Election Commission on the process followed.
The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer's office stated that Raghav Chadha filed Form 6 for the Rajinder Nagar seat on August 26, which was approved after a seven-day notice period on September 2. The Aam Aadmi Party has described this as a backdoor addition and expressed fears of political pressure.
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