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Raghav Chadha says his name was deleted from Punjab rolls

30 sourcesUpdated 3 Sept 2026, 2:34 am Coverage regionsInternational · India · Delhi · Global
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Chadha’s name was marked as permanently shifted and deleted from Punjab’s draft electoral rolls.

He alleges the move was political vendetta by AAP after his switch to the BJP.

He says he is using the available remedies under Election Commission guidelines.

One report says his parliamentary status remains unaffected by the local deletion.

AGREEMENT VS DISAGREEMENT

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What coverage agrees on

The reporting broadly agrees that Raghav Chadha’s name was removed or marked as permanently shifted in Punjab’s draft rolls, and that he has challenged the move. It also agrees that Chadha links the deletion to AAP anger after his party switch.

What is changing or disputed

What remains unresolved is the basis for the deletion and whether any objection process will alter the draft rolls, since the reporting notes remedies and objections are available. The story could change if official responses or revisions to the draft list are reported.

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Left1

The left-leaning report says Raghav Chadha’s name was deleted from Punjab’s draft electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision and that he called it a case of political vendetta. It says he accused Punjab officials of violating guidelines protecting public representatives. It also notes that final rolls are due later and that he is pursuing available remedies.

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The center-leaning reports focus on the same core facts: Chadha’s name was marked as permanently shifted or deleted from Punjab’s draft rolls, and he said AAP was burning with anger after his switch to the BJP. One report adds that his parliamentary status is still unaffected by the local deletion. Another notes that AAP and the Punjab government rejected the charge and said the Election Commission conducts the revision.

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The right-leaning report also says Chadha’s name was marked as permanently shifted in Punjab’s draft electoral rolls. It frames Chadha’s complaint as a claim of revenge or vendetta by the AAP administration after he left the party. It adds that he plans to use official rectification steps and that his parliamentary membership remains legally unaffected.

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Deccan Herald Left source Reported

Punjab SIR | MP Raghav Chadha's name marked as 'shifted' in draft rolls; he alleges 'political vendetta' by AAP

Quick source take

Deccan Herald reports that Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha has had his name deleted from the draft electoral rolls of Punjab under the Special Intensive Revision. Chadha, who recently moved from AAP to the BJP, alleged political vendetta by the Punjab government and AAP leadership, claiming that officials wilfully violated guidelines protecting public representatives. He noted that final rolls are due in October 2026 and stated he is pursuing available remedies.

India Today Centre source Provisional rating

Raghav Chadha's name deleted from Punjab voter rolls, he says AAP burning with anger

Quick source take

India Today reports that Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has been marked as permanently shifted and deleted from the Punjab draft electoral rolls. Chadha alleged political vendetta by the AAP, stating the party is burning with anger following his switch to the BJP. He noted that he is utilizing remedies under the Election Commission guidelines while pointing out that his parliamentary status remains unaffected by the local deletion.

Outlook India Centre source Reported

Raghav Chadha’s Name Deleted From Punjab Voter List, BJP MP Alleges ‘Political Vendetta’

Quick source take

Outlook India reports that over 13 million names have been deleted from draft electoral rolls nationally, including that of former AAP and current BJP MP Raghav Chadha in Punjab. Chadha alleged political vendetta over his classification as permanently shifted, while the AAP and Punjab government rejected the charge, stating the Election Commission conducts the revision. The article outlines national deletion data and notes that claims and objections can be filed until September 12.

zeenews.india.com Right source Reported

Permanently shifted? Raghav Chadha's name cut from Punjab voter rolls, MP cries vendetta

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Zee News reports that Punjab Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha's name was marked as permanently shifted in Punjab's draft electoral rolls under the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision. Chadha alleged that the omission was a politically motivated action and revenge by the AAP administration following his departure from the party. He stated he would use official rectifications while noting that his parliamentary membership remains legally unaffected by the local revision.