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Tejashwi Yadav Accuses EC of Manipulating Bihar Polls, Urges Paper Ballots, Boycott
✍️ India Today
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 09:46 PM
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Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav alleged electoral fraud in the recent Bihar assembly elections and called on the Election Commission to introduce paper ballots and consider a boycott if grievances are not addressed.
Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav publicly claimed that the recent Bihar legislative assembly election was marred by manipulation, targeting the Election Commission for alleged lapses in the Systematic Integrity Report (SIR). He said the irregularities compromised the credibility of the electronic voting process and urged the commission to revert to paper ballots as a safeguard.
In a press briefing, Yadav warned that if the Election Commission does not address these concerns promptly, opposition parties and their supporters may consider boycotting future electoral exercises in the state. He emphasized that a transparent voting mechanism is essential for maintaining public trust in democratic institutions.
The allegations come amid heightened political tension in Bihar, where the ruling alliance and opposition are locked in a fierce contest for power. While the Election Commission has not yet responded to Yadav's statements, officials are expected to review the complaints and issue a formal statement in the coming days.
In a press briefing, Yadav warned that if the Election Commission does not address these concerns promptly, opposition parties and their supporters may consider boycotting future electoral exercises in the state. He emphasized that a transparent voting mechanism is essential for maintaining public trust in democratic institutions.
The allegations come amid heightened political tension in Bihar, where the ruling alliance and opposition are locked in a fierce contest for power. While the Election Commission has not yet responded to Yadav's statements, officials are expected to review the complaints and issue a formal statement in the coming days.