The Election Commission of India (ECI) has said it had already responded in detail to concerns raised by former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi over alleged irregularities in the electoral roll of the New Delhi Assembly constituency. In a statement, the Commission said a 76-page reply with seven annexures, including reports from the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and District Electoral Officer (DEO), was sent to Atishi on 13 January 2025.
With reference to PC held by Sh. Saurabh Bhardwaj today, it is stated that, ECI had sent a detailed reply of 76 pages consisting of 7 annexures including reports of CEO/DEO on 13.01.2025 to Ms. Atishi, the then CM of Delhi.
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Atishi’s complaint on voter roll changes
Atishi, in her letter dated 5 January 2025, had alleged a significant surge in applications for additions and deletions in the constituency’s voter list. The ECI said the complaint was forwarded to the CEO, Delhi, who confirmed on January 8, that the matter was being examined and that action would follow strictly within the law and Commission guidelines.
The same day, Atishi requested a personal hearing, leading to a meeting with a party delegation comprising Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Sanjay Singh. The group reiterated allegations of voter roll manipulation and raised concerns over the Model Code of Conduct.
Action-taken report submitted
Following the meeting, the Commission directed the CEO to inquire further and submit an action-taken report. On January 10, the CEO submitted a reply supported by a detailed report, addressing all concerns flagged by Atishi.
The ECI said the response demonstrated that all measures taken by the election machinery were consistent with the Representation of the People Act, 1950,Â
the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, and its own instructions.
Commission reiterates roll integrity
Reaffirming its position, the ECI said a transparent, inclusive and error-free electoral roll is the foundation of credible elections. It added that deletions are carried out only after issuing notices and giving electors and political parties the chance to raise objections. The Commission noted that Atishi also sent another representation on 9 January on the same issue, which was taken into consideration.
