Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Congress Accuses Election Commission of Pro-BJP Bias in Bihar Voter List
The Congress party is accusing the Election Commission of helping the BJP in Bihar.
They say the commission is making changes to the voter list that might unfairly help the BJP.
Congress claims there are problems with the list, like some people's names being listed multiple times and eligible voters being removed.
They fear the changes are meant to rig the upcoming elections and hurt poor and marginalized voters.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the Election Commission over the Bihar voter list.
Ramesh accused the Election Commission of orchestrating the SIR to benefit the BJP.
Concerns were raised over irregularities, including duplicated names and deletions.
Opposition parties, including Congress, claim the SIR process disenfranchises voters.
Ramesh demanded the Election Commission work impartially.
- Who
- Congress, Election Commission, BJP
- What
- Criticism and accusations related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's voter lists.
- When
- Article published on Saturday
- Where
- Bihar
- Why
- Congress alleges the SIR process is biased and favors the BJP.
Congress
Election Commission / BJP (Implied)
Fairness of SIR Process
Congress
The SIR process is biased, marred by irregularities, and aimed at assisting the BJP and disenfranchising voters.
Election Commission / BJP (Implied)
The Election Commission initiated the SIR to verify voter eligibility and ensure accurate electoral rolls.
- Event
- Criticism of Bihar voter list revision
- Party Criticizing
- Congress
- Accusation
- Election Commission is biased toward BJP
- Key Figure
- Jairam Ramesh (Congress Leader)
- Concern
- Irregularities and potential disenfranchisement of voters
