Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Political Parties Question EC Impartiality, Raise Concerns on Voter Rolls
Political parties are protesting the Election Commission's handling of voter lists in India.
Rahul Gandhi and the CPI-M are worried about the fairness of elections, specifically in Bihar.
They are concerned about the process used to update voter rolls, the exclusion of some voters, and suspect the commission is biased.
The TMC's Abhishek Banerjee claims the EC is being used by the ruling party to manipulate elections, further fueling the debate about impartiality.
Left parties protested the SIR exercise in West Bengal amid Rahul Gandhi's voter rights march in Bihar.
CPI-M accused the central government of disenfranchising voters and using communal polarisation.
Rahul Gandhi expressed concerns about potential 'vote theft' in Bihar.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee alleged the Election Commission is biased and acting on behalf of the BJP.
Banerjee criticized the EC's handling of voter roll issues, particularly the SIR process.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, CPI-M, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, and the Election Commission.
- What
- Opposition parties are raising concerns about the integrity and neutrality of the Election Commission (EC) regarding voter rolls and election procedures.
- When
- Recently, as of Monday, July 17, 2025, and ongoing.
- Where
- West Bengal and Bihar, India.
- Why
- Concerns over voter disenfranchisement, fairness, and the EC's perceived bias in electoral processes.
Opposition's View
Election Commission View
EC Impartiality
Opposition's View
Accuse the EC of bias and acting in favor of the BJP.
Election Commission View
The EC maintains it is following the rules.
Voter Roll Integrity
Opposition's View
Accuse the SIR process of disenfranchising voters and manipulating rolls.
Election Commission View
The EC's stance and actions on the SIR process are not specified
- Political Parties Involved
- CPI-M, TMC, BJP, Congress
- Key Issue
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- Location of Protests/Rallies
- West Bengal, Bihar
- Leaders Involved
- Rahul Gandhi, Mohammed Salim, Abhishek Banerjee
- Accusation
- EC bias and manipulation by BJP
