Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Opposition Parties Protest Bihar Voter Roll Revision in Parliament
Imagine the government is checking who can vote in Bihar.
Some parties aren't happy because they think many people might lose their right to vote because of these checks.
They're asking for proof of the voter checks and think it should be done with more transparency.
The opposition parties protested in Parliament, demanding that these checks be stopped and discussed openly.
Because of all the noise, the meetings in Parliament got paused for a bit.
INDIA bloc MPs protested in Parliament against the Election Commission's voter roll revision in Bihar.
Opposition parties demand the rollback of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and a discussion in Parliament.
Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan accused the government of potentially removing 60-70 lakh voters.
Concerns were raised regarding the Election Commission's lack of transparency and the timing of the SIR.
The Lok Sabha was adjourned due to the protests, marking the fourth consecutive day of disruption.
- Who
- INDIA bloc MPs, Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan, the Election Commission, and the government.
- What
- Protests and demands for rollback regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
- When
- Ongoing, during the monsoon session of Parliament.
- Where
- Parliament complex and Bihar.
- Why
- Opposition parties are protesting the SIR, citing concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement and lack of transparency.
Opposition View
Government View (Unstated)
Voter Rights
Opposition View
Accusations of disenfranchisement of voters (60-70 lakh).
Government View (Unstated)
N/A
Transparency
Opposition View
Demands for proof of voter verification, lack of transparency.
Government View (Unstated)
N/A
Timing
Opposition View
Concerns over the timing of the SIR exercise ahead of elections.
Government View (Unstated)
N/A
- Event
- Protests over Bihar voter roll revision
- Location
- Parliament House complex, Bihar
- Parties Involved
- INDIA bloc, Congress, other opposition parties
- Issue
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- Concerns
- Voter rights, transparency, timing
- Parliamentary Action
- Lok Sabha adjourned due to protests
