Archive · 28 Jul 2025
ECI Defends Voter Roll Revision Process Amid Opposition Concerns
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is asking why the Opposition is complaining about the voter list update process now.
The ECI points out that there's a whole month for people to fix any mistakes in the voter list.
They are telling the Opposition to have their workers help submit any corrections or objections.
The ECI also wants to clarify that the draft list isn't the final one yet.
ECI questions the timing of concerns regarding voter roll revision.
Opposition members are urged to submit claims and objections during the revision period.
The ECI emphasizes the draft list is not the final list.
Concerns raised during the Parliament Monsoon Session.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar made a statement on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
- Who
- ECI, Opposition, and voters.
- What
- The Election Commission responded to opposition concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls.
- When
- During the Parliament Monsoon Session.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated, but related to activities in Parliament.
- Why
- To address concerns about the SIR and the procedures involved.
Opposition's Concerns
ECI's Stance
Criticism
Opposition's Concerns
Criticism of SIR and the draft list.
ECI's Stance
The ECI questions the timing of the concerns and emphasizes the correction period.
- Event
- Parliament Monsoon Session
- Issue
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- Key Message
- Draft list is not final; correction period available
- CEC
- Gyanesh Kumar
Sources
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 6 Live: 'Maunvrat', Says Tharoor When Asked If He Would Speak During Op Sindoor Debate
Rumblings Within JD-U Against SIR
Bihar SIR Explained: What Is Voter List Drive—and Why Is It Causing Uproar In Parliament?
SIR row: No interim stay on draft electoral roll publication, SC asks EC to accept Aadhaar, voter ID
Bihar Voter List Row: SC Says 'Every Document Can Be Forged', Presses ECI On Aadhaar, EPIC Use
No interim stay on draft electoral roll publication, SC asks EC to accept Aadhaar, voter ID
SIR row: SC refuses to stop ECI from publishing draft voters list, asks to accept Aadhaar, voter ID
'Overnight' action: Trinamool MP Saket Gokhale claims EC deleted 1.26 crore voters in Bihar - Telegraph India
Rijiju slams Opposition after its demand on SIR holds up Op Sindoor debate in LS
