Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, has expressed alarm over what he described as an unusual rise in voter addition and deletion applications in the New Delhi Assembly Constituency.
In a letter addressed to the District Electoral Officer, Kejriwal claimed this development raises serious doubts about the integrity of the electoral process ahead of the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections.
Kejriwal highlighted the significant increase in these applications, describing it as highly suspicious. According to him, the applications were submitted after the completion of the Special Summary Revision exercise, which should have finalised the voter lists.
This, he stated, points to a potential plan to manipulate electoral rolls, undermining the foundation of free and fair elections.
The AAP leader further sought an explanation from the electoral authorities regarding the alleged voter deletions. He specifically requested the details of individuals who have submitted more than five voter deletion applications since late October.
Kejriwal enclosed a list of such individuals in his letter, questioning their motives and asking whose instructions they might be following.
Kejriwal urged the District Electoral Officer to halt any further voter deletions in the constituency unless they involve clear cases of migration or death, supported by valid documentation.
He insisted that any deletions must be subject to thorough on-ground verification conducted by Booth Level Officers in the presence of party representatives. This, he stressed, was essential to prevent the wrongful removal of genuine voters.
The AAP convenor also addressed the media, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of engaging in what he termed as “Operation Lotus” in the New Delhi constituency. He alleged that the BJP had filed applications for the deletion of 5,000 votes and the addition of 7,500 new votes since mid-December.
Kejriwal claimed this deliberate manipulation involved nearly 12 per cent of the total voter base in the constituency. He criticised the BJP’s tactics, suggesting that the party was attempting to win the election through dishonest means rather than relying on genuine public support.
He further remarked that similar tactics were employed by the BJP in Haryana and Maharashtra, and vowed that the people of Delhi would not allow such methods to succeed.
The former Chief Minister’s statements come as the political climate in Delhi intensifies ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections, scheduled for February. With the AAP, BJP, and Congress all vying for public support, the battle for control of the Delhi Assembly is growing increasingly contentious.
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