The Election Commission of India has issued notices to MP Veena Devi and her husband, MLC Dinesh Prasad Singh, following allegations of dual voter registration. Tejashwi Yadav publicly accused them of possessing multiple voter ID cards and being listed in different assembly constituencies. The ECI has initiated a formal inquiry, seeking responses from the couple by August 16, 2025.
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