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.
ECI told the Supreme Court it is not legally required to publish a separate list of excluded voters or reasons for their exclusion in Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision. The poll body called the petitioner’s claims “patently false and erroneous.”
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that no voter’s name will be removed from Bihar’s draft electoral roll without prior notice, a chance to be heard, and a reasoned order. The assurance comes amid challenges to the Special Intensive Revision ahead of state elections.
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.
