Archive · 25 Sep 2026
NDA Allies Seek Election Commission Clarity Over SIR Controversy
The Election Commission is revising lists of people allowed to vote.
This process, called Special Intensive Revision, has caused political arguments.
Upendra Kushwaha said people are confused and asked the Commission to explain its position.
Chirag Paswan made a similar request.
Both politicians are allies of the BJP-led NDA.
Reports said two election commissioners had raised concerns about some issues.
The Election Commission said different opinions are normal when several members discuss important decisions.
It also said its final decisions were unanimous.
Upendra Kushwaha urged the Election Commission to clarify its position on the Special Intensive Revision controversy.
Kushwaha said the dispute had created considerable confusion among the public.
His comments followed similar remarks by Union Minister and NDA ally Chirag Paswan.
Reports cited objections allegedly raised by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi over the poll panel’s functioning.
The Election Commission said internal differences are normal and that its final decisions were taken unanimously.
- Who
- Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha, Union Minister Chirag Paswan, and the Election Commission, including Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.
- What
- Kushwaha and Paswan called for clearer communication about the Special Intensive Revision controversy and questions concerning the Election Commission.
- When
- Kushwaha made his latest statement on Friday, September 25, after earlier declining to comment the previous day.
- Where
- Kushwaha made the statement in a post on X; he had previously been questioned by reporters in Patna.
- Why
- They said clarification was needed to reduce public confusion and protect confidence in the electoral process.
Calls for Clarification
Election Commission’s Response
Public confusion and confidence
Calls for Clarification
Upendra Kushwaha and Chirag Paswan said the Election Commission should clearly explain its position to remove confusion and maintain public confidence in elections.
Election Commission’s Response
The Election Commission has defended its functioning and said its final decisions were unanimous.
Internal disagreements
Calls for Clarification
Reports about objections allegedly raised by Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi have prompted questions about the poll panel’s functioning and the SIR exercise.
Election Commission’s Response
The Election Commission said differing views and internal notes are a normal part of deliberations in a multi-member constitutional body, not evidence of a breakdown.
- Main demand
- Upendra Kushwaha asked the Election Commission to immediately clarify its position.
- Related demand
- Chirag Paswan said the Chief Election Commissioner should clearly present the poll panel’s stance.
- Issue at stake
- The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- Reported concerns
- Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi allegedly raised objections about aspects of the poll panel’s functioning.
- Election Commission response
- The Commission said internal differences and notes are normal in a multi-member constitutional body.
- Final decisions
- The Commission maintained that its decisions were taken unanimously.
- Political context
- Kushwaha and Paswan are allies of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in Bihar.