Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Congress Challenges Pan-India SIR, Alleges 'Vote Theft'
The Congress party is upset about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls happening in many states.
They think the BJP is trying to cheat in the next elections by changing the voter list.
Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge said the Congress will fight this in every way they can.
The SIR is happening in many places where elections will be held soon, like Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
Congress accuses BJP of using SIR for 'vote theft'
Rahul Gandhi questions rushed voter list revision
Congress vows to fight SIR politically, organizationally, and legally
ECI's actions 'deeply disappointing', says Mallikarjun Kharge
SIR underway in 12 states and UTs, including Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
- Who
- Congress party, BJP, Election Commission of India
- What
- Clashing over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- When
- Ongoing, second phase: November 4 - December 4
- Where
- 12 states and UTs, including Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
- Why
- To influence upcoming elections
Congress
BJP & ECI
Purpose of SIR
Congress
Accuses BJP of 'vote theft'
BJP & ECI
ECI denies wrongdoing, says SIR is routine revision
- States and UTs under SIR
- Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep
- Total voters receiving enumeration forms
- 509.7 million
- Forms distributed
- 502.5 million (98.54%)
Sources
Parties Continue to Stir The Pot on SIR in Tamil Nadu
'Politically, Organisationally, Legally': Congress Says It's Committed To Fight Against Pan-India SIR
Officers will be held accountable for any lapse in SIR process, says EC
Congress to hold rally on SIR issue in Delhi in first week of December after Bihar defeat
