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Bihar SIR row: Mallikarjun Kharge seeks discussion in Rajya Sabha; writes to Deputy Chairman Harivansh

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 6 August 2025 ()
Mallikarjun Kharge has urged the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman to allow a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, emphasizing its critical importance to voters, especially those from weaker sections. He referenced a past ruling affirming the House's right to discuss matters of fundamental democratic importance like electoral roll revisions.
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