Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Parliament Debates Bihar Voter List; TMC Accuses Govt.
There's a debate in India about changing the list of people who can vote in Bihar.
The government wants to make sure only the right people can vote, like removing people who have died or moved.
Some political parties disagree, saying the changes could stop some people from voting.
Parliament has had trouble discussing this issue, with some politicians saying the government is avoiding the topic.
Parliamentary proceedings were disrupted due to demands for a debate on Bihar's electoral roll revision.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) accused the government of avoiding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar.
The Election Commission (EC) is conducting SIR to remove ineligible voters from electoral rolls in Bihar.
The EC aims to include all eligible citizens and remove duplicate voter entries.
The Chief Election Commissioner defended the SIR, dismissing accusations of voter suppression.
- Who
- Government, Trinamool Congress (TMC), Election Commission (EC).
- What
- Debate over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls.
- When
- Ongoing, with disruptions in Parliament on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Where
- Bihar, India; Parliament in New Delhi.
- Why
- Disagreement over the purpose and potential impact of the electoral roll revision.
TMC Opposition
Government & Election Commission
Government Transparency
TMC Opposition
Government is avoiding discussion about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Government & Election Commission
The Election Commission defends the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls.
Voter Suppression Concerns
TMC Opposition
The revision could disenfranchise specific voter groups.
Government & Election Commission
The Election Commission is ensuring accurate voter rolls.
- Event
- Bihar Electoral Roll Revision
- Organization
- Election Commission (EC)
- Political Party
- Trinamool Congress (TMC)
- Location
- Bihar, India
- Purpose of SIR
- To remove ineligible voters and prevent duplicate entries.
