Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Digvijaya Singh Calls BJP’s ‘Infiltrators’ Claim Bogus, Cites UPA Deportation Numbers
A politician named Digvijaya Singh is saying that the government is making up stories about people secretly entering the country, called 'infiltrators'.
He pointed out that while his party's government used to send away many people, the current government has found very few.
He also thinks the government is changing the rules for who gets to be on the list of voters, making it harder for people to prove they are citizens.
He worries this is a trick to help their own party win elections and wants the voter list to be finalized quickly once elections are announced.
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh claims the BJP government's 'infiltrators' narrative is false, citing lower detection numbers compared to UPA's deportations.
Singh labeled the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as a 'mere eyewash' and an attempt to create an election advantage for the BJP.
He stated that the NDA government has identified only 2,400 'infiltrators' in 11 years, while the UPA deported 88,000 in its 10-year rule.
Singh criticized the SIR for shifting the burden of proving citizenship onto individuals, potentially excluding many Indians.
He urged the Election Commission to freeze electoral rolls immediately after election announcements to prevent manipulation of voter lists.
- Who
- Congress Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh
- What
- Alleged that the BJP-led Union NDA government's claim about 'infiltrators' is bogus and called the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls a 'mere eyewash'.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Bhopal
- Why
- To question the government's claims regarding 'infiltrators' and the process of electoral roll revision, suggesting political motives.
Digvijaya Singh's Stance
BJP/NDA Government's Claims
Identification of Infiltrators
Digvijaya Singh's Stance
Digvijaya Singh alleges that the NDA government's claim about 'infiltrators' is bogus, citing that only 2,400 have been detected in 11 years, whereas the UPA deported 88,000 in its 10-year tenure.
BJP/NDA Government's Claims
The BJP-led Union NDA government claims a significant issue with 'infiltrators' and is conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls
Digvijaya Singh's Stance
Digvijaya Singh dismisses the SIR as a 'mere eyewash' and alleges that rules have been twisted, shifting the onus to prove citizenship onto individuals, potentially disenfranchising them.
BJP/NDA Government's Claims
The Union government is conducting the SIR, which aims to revise electoral rolls. The rationale behind this revision, as implied by the BJP's concerns, is to identify and potentially remove 'infiltrators'.
Citizenship Documentation
Digvijaya Singh's Stance
Singh claims that 99% of Indians lack citizenship certificates and that previously valid documents like birth and ration cards are no longer sufficient, being replaced by a demand for citizenship certificates.
BJP/NDA Government's Claims
The underlying concern for the SIR, as presented by the BJP's stance, seems to be the need for stricter verification of citizenship for inclusion in electoral rolls.
- Deportation Numbers (UPA)
- 88,000 (2004-2014)
- Infiltrator Detection Numbers (NDA)
- 2,400 (in 11 years of rule)
- Digvijaya Singh's Allegation
- BJP creating an atmosphere to benefit in elections.
- Citizenship Proof Requirement
- Shifted onus to individuals under SIR.
- Singh's Call to Election Commission
- Freeze electoral rolls immediately after election announcement.
