Archive · 9 Aug 2025
CPI(M) Protests SIR, Claims It Threatens Voting Rights
The Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI(M), is upset with how the Election Commission of India (ECI) is updating voter lists.
They believe the ECI's actions, specifically the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), might stop people from voting.
They are worried this is unfair and want other parties to help them.
The CPI(M) says this is a threat to democracy and that the ECI is acting like a puppet for the Modi-led BJP government.
They are protesting and trying to stop this from happening because they think elections could be at risk.
CPI(M) accuses ECI of using SIR to deny voting rights.
The party urged TDP and YSRCP to join the fight against SIR.
CPI(M) organized a protest in Vijayawada against voter list revisions.
The party claims SIR places burden on voters to prove their right.
CPM warns of potential nationwide voter deletions.
- Who
- CPI(M) and the Election Commission of India (ECI)
- What
- CPI(M) is protesting the ECI's SIR process, alleging it aims to deny voting rights.
- When
- Not specified.
- Where
- Vijayawada, India
- Why
- To prevent alleged denial of voting rights and protect democracy.
CPI(M) View
Not Applicable
Alleged Voter Suppression
CPI(M) View
SIR is designed to deny voting rights, potentially leading to the end of fair elections.
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
- Party
- CPI(M)
- Issue
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists
- Accusation
- Denial of voting rights
- Action
- Protest and calls for unified struggle
- Location of protest
- Dharna Chowk, Vijayawada
- States Mentioned
- Bihar, Andhra Pradesh
