Punjab Voter List Row: Chadha Alleges 'Shifted' Tag, AAP Blames EC Process
Raghav Chadha alleges political vendetta after his voter status was marked 'shifted' in Punjab's draft electoral rolls; AAP counters, citing EC's role.
A fresh political flashpoint has emerged in Punjab over the draft electoral rolls, with Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha claiming his voter entry has been flagged as "shifted." Chadha, who represents Punjab in the Upper House, has described the development as an act of political vendetta against him.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which governs the state, has pushed back against the allegation. Party leaders have pointed out that the revision of electoral rolls is carried out under the supervision of the Election Commission of India, and not by the state government. They have suggested that the marking of entries as "shifted" is part of the standard procedural exercise conducted by election authorities.
The controversy centers on the interpretation of the "shifted" tag in the draft list. While Chadha's camp views it as a deliberate move to target him, the ruling party maintains that the process is administrative and follows the Commission's guidelines. The exchange has intensified the war of words between the MP and his former party, setting the stage for a potential confrontation over the final publication of the rolls.