Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Ravi Shankar Prasad: Opposition Avoiding Debate on Voter Rolls
Ravi Shankar Prasad is upset that the Opposition parties are not debating voter roll changes in Bihar.
He thinks they are causing trouble in Parliament and avoiding discussion.
He points out that the government has set up procedures to discuss these issues, such as allowing objections to be raised and reviewed.
Prasad supports the Election Commission's work to check and update voter lists, highlighting the importance of verifying citizenship and residency for voters.
He responds to concerns raised, stating that most people have already filled out the required forms.
Ravi Shankar Prasad criticizes the Opposition for avoiding debate on voter roll revisions.
Prasad questions the Opposition's motives, citing their objections to the Bihar voter roll revision.
He highlights the established mechanisms for addressing concerns regarding voter rolls.
Prasad addresses potential impacts and comments on the SIR exercise.
He defends the Election Commission's efforts in reviewing and revising voter rolls.
- Who
- Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Opposition, and the Election Commission.
- What
- Ravi Shankar Prasad discusses the opposition's stance on Bihar voter roll revisions and debate.
- When
- Information provided does not contain specific dates, it is implied to be a current event.
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- Prasad criticizes the Opposition's actions and defends the process of voter roll revision.
Opposition Concerns
Government Stance
Voter Roll Revision
Opposition Concerns
Disagrees with the process of voter roll revision.
Government Stance
Supports the revision process.
- Topic
- Bihar Voter Roll Revision
- Key Figure
- Ravi Shankar Prasad
- Political Parties Involved
- Opposition parties, JD(U), NDA, Congress
- Issue
- Debate on voter roll revisions
- Government Stance
- Supports the Election Commission's efforts
- Mechanism
- Parliamentary rules for debate, filing objections and appeals