Senior Congress leaders in Rajasthan have made serious allegations against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. They claim the BJP engaged in large-scale tampering of electoral rolls across the state. The accusations specifically name Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national general secretary B L Santosh.
Press Conference Revelations
Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra and Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully addressed journalists in New Delhi. They presented what they called evidence of systematic manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision process for voter lists.
The Draft List Controversy
The draft voter list published after the SIR process showed approximately 45 lakh people categorized as absent, transferred, or deceased. Objections to this list could be submitted until January 15. Congress leaders argue this massive reclassification raises serious questions about the process's integrity.
Timing of Alleged Manipulation
Dotasra pointed to specific dates that he claims show when the tampering accelerated. He stated the process changed noticeably after B L Santosh visited Rajasthan on January 3. Further changes occurred during Amit Shah's stay in the state on January 13. According to Congress, this timing was not coincidental.
Specific Allegations
The Congress leaders made several detailed claims about how the alleged tampering occurred:
- Fake, computer-generated forms were printed according to constituency and distributed widely
- The deletion of voters from rolls accelerated dramatically between January 3 and 13
- This deletion drive specifically targeted constituencies where Congress had previously won elections
Election Commission Data Cited
Dotasra presented what he said was Election Commission data showing stark differences between party activities. According to this information, BJP's 937 Booth Level Agents submitted applications between December 17 and January 14. These applications sought to add 211 names but delete 5,694 names from voter lists.
In contrast, Congress's 110 BLAs submitted applications during the same period. These requested adding 185 names and deleting just two names from the electoral rolls.
Scale of Alleged Forgery
The Congress president made an even more serious allegation about the methods used. He claimed that between 10,000 and 15,000 computerized forms with forged BLA signatures were printed for each assembly constituency. This would represent a massive, organized effort to manipulate voter registration data.
Collusion Claims
Beyond accusing BJP leaders, Congress members suggested possible collusion with Election Commission officials. They implied that the SIR process might have been compromised from within the system designed to ensure fair elections. These allegations strike at the heart of democratic processes in Rajasthan.
The Congress leaders have demanded immediate investigation into their claims. They want transparency restored to the voter registration process before upcoming elections. The allegations have created significant political tension in Rajasthan, with opposition parties watching closely for official responses.
