Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Congress Questions Kerala CM's Silence on Voter Roll Revision
The Congress party is questioning why the Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, hasn't spoken out about a process called SIR, which updates voter lists.
This is unusual because other leaders from the INDIA bloc, a group of political parties, have voiced their opposition to SIR.
Congress is pointing out that Vijayan's silence is different from the other CMs, raising questions about his stance on the issue.
Congress has questioned Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's silence on SIR.
SIR is a Special Intensive Revision of voter lists by the Election Commission.
All INDIA bloc CMs have reacted against SIR.
Vijayan's silence is a point of concern for Congress.
The issue was raised during a media address in Kannur.
- Who
- Congress, Pinarayi Vijayan, other INDIA bloc CMs
- What
- Criticism of Kerala CM's silence regarding SIR
- When
- As of Friday, no comment from Vijayan.
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To highlight concerns about electoral processes, political strategy.
- Event
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists
- Issue
- Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's silence on SIR
- Accusation
- Lack of comment contrasts with other opposition CMs
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