The Supreme Court of India has raised concerns over the Election Commission’s voter roll revision in Bihar, questioning its legality and timing ahead of upcoming elections. Political analyst Yogendra Yadav considers this a victory for voter rights, emphasizing the need for transparency and inclusion of key documents for verification.
The Indian government modified the Registration of Electors Rules 2022 to allow linking Aadhaar numbers with voter data. The Supreme Court dismissed a contempt petition against the Election Commission for continuing to request Aadhaar numbers in voter enrollment forms, highlighting the complexity of using Aadhaar for voter registration and the legal implications of implementing court directives.
