In a striking revelation that has ignited a political firestorm, a recent tweet by sumit Jha on august 7, 2025, has brought attention to an alarming case of apparent voter irregularity in Karnataka’s Mahadevapura assembly segment. Jha, driven by curiosity following claims made by congress leader rahul gandhi, investigated the election commission of india (ECI) website and discovered that a 27-year-old individual, Gurkirat Singh Dang, is registered with four distinct Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers: SVF1125525, SVF1124312, SVF1124627, and SVF1123017. Each entry lists identical personal details—name, age, gender, relative’s name, state, and constituency—pointing to a potential case of duplicate voter registration within the same Bangalore Central parliamentary constituency. The tweet, accompanied by screenshots from the ECI’s voter database, has fueled debates about the integrity of India’s electoral rolls, especially in the context of Gandhi’s broader allegations of widespread voter fraud during the 2024 lok sabha elections.
This discovery comes on the heels of Gandhi’s press conference, where he accused the ECI of colluding with the bharatiya janata party (BJP) to manipulate voter lists, citing Mahadevapura as a prime example where over 100,000 votes were allegedly stolen. Jha’s findings appear to corroborate one aspect of Gandhi’s claims, highlighting the case of Gurkirat Singh Dang as a concrete instance of duplication. The images shared in the tweet reveal a consistent profile across the four entries, including the same address and family details, raising questions about how such an anomaly could occur under the ECI’s oversight. The post has since garnered significant attention, with users on X demanding accountability from the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka, who had earlier written to gandhi requesting a signed declaration to substantiate his allegations. This development has intensified scrutiny on the ECI’s processes, particularly its ability to maintain a unique EPIC number for each voter.
The revelation of multiple EPIC numbers for a single individual has sparked a range of reactions, from outrage to skepticism, across social media platforms. Critics argue that this could indicate systemic flaws or even intentional manipulation, potentially allowing a single person to cast multiple votes—an act that undermines the democratic principle of "one person, one vote." Supporters of Gandhi’s narrative see this as evidence supporting his "atom bomb" proof of electoral fraud, while others, including some X users, suggest that such duplications might result from administrative errors, such as unupdated records following migration or clerical mistakes. The Chief Electoral Officer’s letter to gandhi, referenced in Jha’s tweet, adds another layer to the controversy, as it demands formal evidence under oath, a move some interpret as a defensive stance by the ECI rather than a proactive investigation into the issue.
This discovery comes on the heels of Gandhi’s press conference, where he accused the ECI of colluding with the bharatiya janata party (BJP) to manipulate voter lists, citing Mahadevapura as a prime example where over 100,000 votes were allegedly stolen. Jha’s findings appear to corroborate one aspect of Gandhi’s claims, highlighting the case of Gurkirat Singh Dang as a concrete instance of duplication. The images shared in the tweet reveal a consistent profile across the four entries, including the same address and family details, raising questions about how such an anomaly could occur under the ECI’s oversight. The post has since garnered significant attention, with users on X demanding accountability from the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka, who had earlier written to gandhi requesting a signed declaration to substantiate his allegations. This development has intensified scrutiny on the ECI’s processes, particularly its ability to maintain a unique EPIC number for each voter.
The revelation of multiple EPIC numbers for a single individual has sparked a range of reactions, from outrage to skepticism, across social media platforms. Critics argue that this could indicate systemic flaws or even intentional manipulation, potentially allowing a single person to cast multiple votes—an act that undermines the democratic principle of "one person, one vote." Supporters of Gandhi’s narrative see this as evidence supporting his "atom bomb" proof of electoral fraud, while others, including some X users, suggest that such duplications might result from administrative errors, such as unupdated records following migration or clerical mistakes. The Chief Electoral Officer’s letter to gandhi, referenced in Jha’s tweet, adds another layer to the controversy, as it demands formal evidence under oath, a move some interpret as a defensive stance by the ECI rather than a proactive investigation into the issue.