BJP MP Raghav Chadha has rejected the Aam Aadmi Party's accusations regarding his name being added to Delhi's electoral rolls, saying they're not true. He stated that he followed the Election Commission's rules. This controversy began when his name showed up in the Rajinder Nagar list after being removed from Punjab's draft. Why Did Chadha Reject AAP Claims?Raghav Chadha said AAP’s allegations about his voter registration were without basis and maintained that he had complied with ECI guidelines. He accused the party and its leadership of continuing to target him after his departure from AAP and joining the BJP. Chadha also argued that the political party’s membership records should not be confused with electoral rolls, which are maintained under election law. His remarks came after AAP publicly questioned the process through which his name appeared in Delhi’s voter list.Chadha said he followed applicable ECI guidelines and procedures.AAP questioned his inclusion in the Rajinder Nagar electoral roll.His name appeared as the 747th voter after the August 31 draft.Delhi officials said electoral-roll changes follow prescribed forms.Chadha accused AAP of repeatedly targeting him after he left the party.Voter Roll Dispute ExplainedThere's a debate about Chadha's name in Punjab's draft electoral list. His name was marked as 'shifted' during a revision, which he claimed was due to political motives. AAP and Punjab officials denied this. Later, Chadha's name was added to Delhi's electoral roll after he joined the BJP in 2026. Read More: Raghav Chadha Name Added to Delhi Voter List as AAP Questions ProcedureDelhi CEO Clarifies ECI ProcessThe Chief Electoral Officer in Delhi explained that changes to voter lists are done using Forms 6, 7, and 8. These forms are handled by officials according to rules from 1950 and 1960. This came after AAP questioned how Chadha appeared in the voter list as the 747th name when there were only 746 before. Key HighlightsBJP MP Raghav Chadha rejected AAP’s voter-registration allegations.Chadha said he followed all applicable ECI procedures.His name appeared in Delhi’s Rajinder Nagar electoral roll.AAP questioned the timing and process of his inclusion.Delhi CEO said Forms 6, 7 and 8 govern electoral-roll changes.The controversy follows the earlier removal of Chadha’s name from Punjab’s draft roll.Political Row ContinuesThe fight over voter registration is linked to a bigger issue between Chadha and his former party. Chadha accuses AAP of targeting him after he joined the BJP, while AAP raises concerns about how elections are run. The Election Commission is focused on the legal process, not the political arguments. Future decisions will rely on how election officials manage the related applications and complaints. ConclusionRaghav Chadha has strongly rejected AAP’s allegations over his inclusion in Delhi’s electoral rolls, saying he followed the ECI’s rules and prescribed procedures. The dispute centres on his appearance in the Rajinder Nagar list after his name was removed from Punjab’s draft roll. Delhi election authorities have clarified the legal process governing additions and modifications to electoral rolls. While the political accusations continue, the matter remains centred on the electoral-registration process and the records maintained by election officials.Disclaimer: This article is provided only for knowledge and news-information purposes. Allegations and political claims mentioned above are attributed to the respective parties and should not be treated as independently established facts.
