Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Manik Sarkar Warns of Electoral Roll Concerns in Several States
Manik Sarkar, a former leader, is worried that if a special check of voter lists in Bihar goes well, it might happen in other states too.
He thinks this is because some people might be removed from the lists, especially those from minority groups.
He believes the Election Commission shouldn't be deciding who can vote in this way and that it goes against the rules.
He thinks this might be done because certain groups of people are less likely to vote for a particular party.
If the Bihar process works, similar checks might happen in places like West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
Manik Sarkar warns of potential electoral roll revisions in multiple states.
Sarkar believes the Election Commission's role in the process is against the Constitution's spirit.
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive is underway in Bihar.
Sarkar claims this is an attempt to remove minority, Dalit, OBC, and women communities from electoral rolls.
Similar exercises could occur in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala if Bihar's drive succeeds.
- Who
- Manik Sarkar, the Election Commission, and various communities
- What
- Manik Sarkar warns of potential electoral roll revisions in several states following a drive in Bihar.
- When
- July 24th
- Where
- Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala
- Why
- Concerns over potential removal of voters from electoral rolls, possibly targeting specific communities.
Manik Sarkar's Perspective
Unstated Perspective
Constitutionality of SIR
Manik Sarkar's Perspective
EC's role in SIR against the spirit of the Constitution.
Unstated Perspective
Not explicitly stated in the article.
Targeting of Voters
Manik Sarkar's Perspective
Concerns of targeted voter deletion.
Unstated Perspective
Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Politician
- Manik Sarkar
- Event
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive
- Location of SIR
- Bihar
- Potential Impact
- Removal of voters from minority communities
- States of concern
- West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala