Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Congress Slams EC over Bihar Voter Roll Revision
A Congress leader named Jairam Ramesh is upset with India's Election Commission (EC).
He says the EC is making unfair rules during a voter list update in Bihar.
He claims the EC initially didn't want to meet with other parties, limited the number of people who could attend meetings, and is making decisions that hurt democracy.
Ramesh fears this could make it harder for people to vote, like when the government took old money out of circulation (demonetization).
Jairam Ramesh criticized the Election Commission (EC) regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar.
Ramesh claimed the EC initially refused to meet the INDIA bloc delegation.
The EC limited each party to two representatives, preventing some from meeting.
Ramesh accused the EC of undermining democratic processes and making arbitrary decisions.
Ramesh warned the voter suppression could damage democracy, comparing it to 2016 demonetization.
- Who
- Jairam Ramesh (Congress) and the Election Commission.
- What
- Jairam Ramesh criticized the Election Commission over the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
- When
- The events occurred recently, with the delegation meeting the Election Commission.
- Where
- Bihar, India.
- Why
- To voice concerns regarding the fairness and methodology of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar.
Congress's Stance
Election Commission's Stance
Democracy
Congress's Stance
The Election Commission is undermining democratic processes.
Election Commission's Stance
Not stated in the articles.
EC Actions
Congress's Stance
The EC's actions and rules are arbitrary and exclusionary.
Election Commission's Stance
Not stated in the articles.
- Event
- Congress criticizes Election Commission over voter roll revision
- Location
- Bihar, India
- Party
- Congress (INDIA bloc)
- Politician
- Jairam Ramesh
- Issue
- Voter suppression in Bihar
- Concern
- EC's alleged arbitrary rules and actions
Sources
Opposition calls Bihar voter verification process as 'backdoor NRC': Read why they are wrong, and how the Election Commission is going by the rulebook
ECI Urges Parties to Step Up Booth-Level Agent Appointments
EC won’t accept meeting requests from unauthorised people: Officials
Special Intensive Revision: Leaders from RJD, CPI(M), CPI(ML) Liberation tomeet CEC
Special Intensive Revision: Leaders From RJD, CPI(M), CPI(ML) Liberation to Meet CEC
Parties in Bihar increase booth level agents as intensive revision of voters’ list gathers steam
People will struggle to produce documents at such short notice, INDIA bloc tells EC
INDIA bloc leaders meet EC, oppose Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar
INDIA Bloc Leaders Meet EC, Oppose Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in Bihar Just Months Ahead of Polls
INDIA bloc leaders oppose before EC special revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, allege 2 crore voters may be disenfranchised
EC failed to provide substantive response to INDIA bloc’s concerns over voter list revision in Bihar
'Votebandi': INDIA Bloc vs Poll Body On Electoral Roll Revision In Bihar
‘Vote-bandi’ will destroy democracy: Cong as Opposition objects before EC special revision in Bihar
'May Miss Crores Of Names': Asaduddin Owaisi Over 'Rushed' Bihar Poll Roll Revision
'Un-SIR-tain' Oppn Meets ECI Over Bihar Voter List Review, Terms It 'Votebandi'
‘Will disenfranchise 2-3 crore voters’: INDIA bloc warns EC over Bihar electoral roll revision
Bihar voter roll revision: Why having to prove you are an Indian citizen is a nightmare
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh Slams EC’s Special Revision In Bihar, Calls It ‘VOTE-Bandi’ Threat To Democracy
‘Will destroy democracy’: Congress slams Election Commission, flags voter suppression in Bihar
