Raipur, Nov. 13 -- Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday alleged irregularities in the voter list ahead of the Bhilai civic body elections, claiming that around 25,000 voters had been shifted to other wards and would be deprived of the opportunity to exercise their franchise.

Taking a dig at the BJP, Baghel also questioned the visit of the party's National President Nitin Nabin to Chhattisgarh on November 15, alleging that it was prompted by the fear of defeat following the party's performance in the bypoll.

On the Bhilai civic body elections, Baghel alleged that the names of around 25,000 voters had been shifted to other wards. He said that after he raised the issue, the Election Commission e...