Election Commission tells Supreme Court it is only removing fake voters in Bihar as part of its constitutional duty. Says voters have no issue and slams “misleading news” on Special Intensive Revision.
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.
The Supreme Court of India has authorized the Election Commission to advance with the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, highlighting the inclusion of Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration card for verification. This decision addresses concerns from petitioners and emphasizes transparency, impacting future electoral processes across states.
Today, On 10th July, Supreme Court hears pleas challenging Bihar’s voter list revision, calling the matter crucial to the “Right to Vote” and stating it “goes to the root of democracy” amid concerns over EC’s Special Intensive Revision.
Today, On 10th July, the Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the Election Commission’s revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls. The move, coming before upcoming elections, has triggered legal and political concerns across the state.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stressed the necessity of accurate electoral rolls for democracy during a training session, amid controversy over Bihar’s voter list revision. Opposition parties are contesting the revision in the Supreme Court, citing concerns of disenfranchisement and lack of transparency, while the Election Commission defends the process as essential for electoral integrity.
BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay files PIL urging the Supreme Court to mandate regular special revision of electoral rolls to bar illegal infiltrators from voting. Petition argues that only genuine Indian citizens should influence elections, citing demographic changes across 200 districts.
RJD MP Manoj Jha has moved the Supreme Court against the ECI’s Bihar voter list revision, alleging mass disenfranchisement of marginalised groups. He called the rushed process exclusionary and a threat to democracy.
The Supreme Court will hear on July 10 the petitions challenging the EC’s Special Revision of Bihar’s voter list. However, the Court has refused to pause the ongoing revision process for now.
Tejashwi Yadav’s RJD has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s voter list. Kapil Sibal, representing RJD, has urged for an urgent hearing ahead of the upcoming elections.
