1. Organizing Vote-Buying Through Fake Family Cards:

In various regions of the country, allegations of fraudulently buying votes in favor of a particular party through the distribution of fake or dummy family cards are becoming increasingly alarming. According to recent complaints, cardholders are being told that after the election they will permanently receive valid family cards. This assurance is being used to influence and control voters.
2. The False Promise of “Permanent Benefits” from “Dummy Cards”:
Local-level allegations indicate that individuals who are being given temporary or fake family cards ahead of the election are being clearly informed that if they perform their voting “duties” properly, these cards will be legalized and made permanent after the election. This is not merely a tactic of vote-buying; rather, it is a well-planned attempt to turn state social safety-net programs into political instruments.
3. Silence of the Election Commission—
Allegations of Irresponsibility:
Despite such serious allegations, the failure of the Election Commission to take effective action has caused deep concern. Ignoring field-level information, warnings from civil society, and reports published in the media signals a failure to fulfill the Commission’s constitutional responsibilities. To many, this appears to be a deliberate act of “pretending not to see.”
A Major Obstacle to Free and Fair Elections
The distribution of fake family cards and the lure of permanent benefits—this combination is severely contaminating the electoral system. As a result,
Genuine poor and eligible beneficiaries are being deprived.
The free expression of voters’ opinions is being obstructed.
4. Electoral Equality and Credibility Are Being Destroyed;
Public trust in social safety-net programs is being eroded.
The Need for Lawful Civic Resistance
In this situation, what is required is not violence or unlawful reactions, but the building of lawful, peaceful, and conscious civic resistance. Citizens should—
Document incidents of fake or dummy family card distribution with evidence.
Submit written complaints to the Election Commission, district administration, and relevant offices.
Inform the media and citizen observer organizations.
Report suspected fraudulent activities to law enforcement agencies.
The Role of Law Enforcement Agencies
It is imperative that those involved in distributing fake cards, providing false assurances, and influencing votes are brought under the law, with investigations and prosecutions ensured through the police. This is not about partisan or personal judgment—the rule of law must be the sole standard.
5. Fake Family Cards Must Be Stopped:
The combination of distributing fake family cards and making false promises of post-election permanent benefits poses a grave threat to democracy. Without active engagement by the Election Commission, neutrality of the administration, and lawful resistance by conscious citizens, it is impossible to ensure free, fair, and acceptable elections. If action is not taken immediately, the responsibility will not rest with a single institution—the entire state and the democratic system will have to bear the burden.