The Kerala government, backed by all major parties except the BJP, will challenge the Election Commission’s special voter roll revision in the Supreme Court. CM Pinarayi Vijayan said the move based on the 2002 list is “unscientific” and “ill-intentioned.”
A PIL in the Supreme Court seeks an SIT probe into electoral roll fraud, highlighting Rahul Gandhi’s claims. The plea asserts that the “dilution of purity undermines free and fair elections,” raising significant concerns about electoral integrity within the community.
Today, On 13th August, During Bihar SIR hearing in the Supreme Court, Advocate Prashant Bhushan alleged that the Election Commission of India removed the search provision from voter rolls immediately after Rahul Gandhi’s press conference, claiming vote theft, raising serious concerns over electoral transparency and fairness.
Today, On 12th August, In the Bihar voter list revision case, the Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission’s stand that Aadhaar is not conclusive proof of citizenship, stressing that independent verification is necessary before linking it with the electoral roll to ensure authenticity.
Today, On 6th August, Supreme Court tells ECI to submit a detailed reply by August 10 on deletion of 65 lakh names from Bihar draft voter list, saying, “We will ensure every affected voter is heard and considered.”
Today, On 29th July, The Supreme Court has scheduled a detailed hearing on August 12 in the Bihar voter list revision case. It warned, “If there is any mass exclusion, then the Court will step in,” amid concerns over the SIR process.
The Supreme Court has heard petitions challenging ECI’s Bihar voter roll revision ahead of state polls. No interim relief granted; Court asserts power to act if irregularities are found.
The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) told the Supreme Court that the Election Commission’s voter list update in Bihar could unfairly remove lakhs of voters. ADR called the rejection of Aadhaar and ration cards “absurd” and warned of misuse of power by officials.
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that the Bihar voter list revision ensures election purity by removing ineligible names. It said Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration card are used only for identification, not proof of citizenship.
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticised the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar, calling it “another way to get back NRC” and accused the government of pushing an “authoritarian rule in the country” through it.
