Bihar Polls 2025: Tejashwi Yadav Accuses Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha of Holding Two Voter IDs

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RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav alleges that Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha holds two voter ID cards with conflicting details

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Tejashwi claims Sinha’s name appears in two constituencies, Lakhisarai and Bankipur. Different EPIC numbers, different ages, 57 years on one card, 60 years on another

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"Will they receive two different notices, or are these rules only for the opposition?" Yadav questions

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Vijay Kumar Sinha responded to the allegations. Clearing the air he shared that his name was in Bankipur earlier. Applied in April 2024 to shift to Lakhisarai & delete Bankipur entry

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Sinha blames the administrative delay for both entries appearing temporarily.

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Sinha accuses Tejashwi of playing politics says “I vote only from Lakhisarai. We don’t indulge in such frauds”

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The SIR process in Bihar is already under fire. Opposition alleges missing names & duplicate entries. EC refuted Tejashwi’s earlier claim that his own name was missing

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