Ballot Manipulation Allegations Shake Delhi Bar Council Elections

A case has been registered regarding alleged tampering with ballot papers during the Delhi Bar Council elections. Irregularities in the preferential voting system were discovered, with manipulation suspected to favor a particular candidate. An internal inquiry identified potential misconduct by a counting staff member, prompting a police investigation.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 17-04-2026 00:02 IST | Created: 17-04-2026 00:02 IST
Ballot Manipulation Allegations Shake Delhi Bar Council Elections
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Allegations of ballot tampering during the ongoing vote count for the Delhi Bar Council elections have led to a police investigation, officials confirmed on Thursday.

The First Information Report (FIR) reveals irregularities in the preferential voting system, where second-preference votes were allegedly altered to benefit a specific candidate.

Authorities have secured the disputed ballot papers, and investigations are focused on a counting staff member as police seek to uncover any additional parties involved.

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