JDU MP Faces Disciplinary Action Over Controversial EVM Comments

The Janata Dal (United) has issued a show-cause notice to MP Girdhari Yadav for his public criticism of Electronic Voting Machines, citing it as a breach of party discipline. The controversy arises amid Bihar's upcoming Assembly elections, with the NDA and INDIA blocs vying for dominance.

The Janata Dal (United) has taken disciplinary action against Member of Parliament Girdhari Yadav for opposing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), an issue that contradicts the party's established stance. This move is seen as critical, especially as it coincides with the looming Bihar Assembly elections.

Yadav's statements were condemned by the party in a formal notice, describing them as a 'lapse in discipline' that could lend credibility to unfounded opposition claims. Yadav has been given 15 days to explain his comments or potentially face further consequences.

This incident followed Yadav's public challenge of the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of the voter lists, citing a lack of contextual understanding, which could impact the election preparations in Bihar.

(With inputs from agencies.)