The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has dismissed allegations of illegality regarding BJP MP Raghav Chadha's voter registration in Rajinder Nagar, confirming all procedures were strictly followed.

  • Raghav Chadha filed Form 6 for Rajinder Nagar constituency on August 26.
  • The application was approved on September 2 after a mandatory 7-day notice period.
  • The CEO office confirmed the process adhered to Election Commission (EC) guidelines.

The office of the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has formally clarified that the inclusion of BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha in the electoral roll of the Rajinder Nagar constituency was conducted through legal channels. According to official records, Chadha submitted Form 6 on August 26, and the application was approved on September 2 following the completion of due process.

This clarification comes in response to allegations leveled by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The AAP claimed that Chadha, who defected from their party to join the BJP in April, had managed to enroll himself as a voter in Delhi illegally after his name was struck off the draft Special Intensive Revision (SIR) roll in Punjab, where he had been registered since 2024.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that this dispute transcends a simple administrative filing; it highlights the intense political rivalry in the national capital. The scrutiny over a high-profile politician's voting rights often serves as a proxy battle for broader narratives of legitimacy and political ethics.

The CEO office provided specific details, noting that application number U05039D6N2608261200000 was processed by the Electoral Registration Officer only after the mandatory seven-day notice period was observed, ensuring compliance with the Election Commission's established protocols.

Voter registration is a fundamental right, and provided the documentation is valid, the EC's process remains blind to the political stature of the applicant.

However, Anurag Dhanda, AAP’s national media in-charge, continues to challenge the transparency of the move. Dhanda demanded that the Form 6 be made public to allow ordinary citizens to file objections. He specifically questioned the numbering of the entry, noting that Chadha appeared as the 747th entry while the draft roll only contained 746 voters.

Addressing this, the CEO office cited the EC’s May 14 guidelines on SIR, explaining that additions made during the revision period are assigned serial numbers in continuation after the last entry of the draft roll. The office emphasized that the final electoral roll is only published after all claims and objections are disposed of.

Did You Know?: Form 6 is the standardized application used across India for citizens to apply for a new voter ID or to request the inclusion of their name in the electoral roll.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Form 6 in the context of Indian elections?
A: Form 6 is the official application used by citizens to register as a new voter or to shift their registration to a different constituency.

Q2: Why did AAP claim the registration was 'illegal'?
A: AAP alleged that Chadha's name was added via a 'back door' entry after he was removed from the Punjab electoral rolls, bypassing standard public scrutiny.