SC to take up SIR today: 35 lakh voters untraceable, opposition mounts pressure on govt – controversy explained in 10 points
Monday, 28 July 2025
A dispute surrounds the Election Commission's revision of voter lists in Bihar. Opposition parties allege voter suppression. They have taken the matter to the Supreme Court. The court is hearing the case. The Election Commission defends the revision as necessary for fair elections. Concerns arise about voter verification and potential disenfranchisement. The revision may extend nationwide.
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💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News MentionsElection commission Body which oversees electionsBihar SIR: EC sends notice to 3 lakh voters over 'doubtful citizenship'; border districts in focusIn Bihar, nearly three lakh electors are under scrutiny due to "doubtful citizenship" during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. These flagged..IndiaTimes Voter Adhikar Yatra: Sachin Pilot poses 3 questions to Centre; condemns Patna clashesSachin Pilot raised concerns about the Election Commission's integrity during the Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar. He questioned the removal of the CJI from the CEC..IndiaTimes 'Did the same with Gandhiji': Rahul Gandhi slams RSS for personal attacks; flags concern over 'vote theft'Rahul Gandhi accused the RSS of employing personal attacks against opponents, drawing parallels to their treatment of Mahatma Gandhi. During discussions with..IndiaTimes Congress boycotts election commission meetings amid vote theft allegationsDespite leading allegations of 'vote theft,' the Congress party has been conspicuously absent from the Election Commission's (EC) structured interactions with..IndiaTimes Living voters declared dead, names deleted, claims TejashwiTejashwi Yadav has raised concerns about the Election Commission's credibility, alleging deletion of eligible voters' names in Bihar. He accused the BJP of..IndiaTimes
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Bihar: Contact voters individually to complete forms under SIR - Election CommissionBihar's Election Commission is intensifying efforts to finalize the electoral roll, achieving 91% coverage after accounting for deceased and relocated voters....IndiaTimes |
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