Politics · India · 5 hrs ago
BJP plans next phase of campaign defending SIR
The BJP says its campaign defending SIR has drawn public support as the party disputes criticism from Congress and its allies.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah challenged Congress to discuss SIR in Parliament and said the government was ready to hold a special session.
The opposition has campaigned against the Election Commission and the government over the exercise, while the BJP argues it is needed to keep people it calls infiltrators off electoral rolls.
The BJP says its campaign has helped it counter the opposition's message and blame protests on Congress's election losses.
A survey commissioned by the BJP in eight cities found 72% approval for SIR, with most respondents saying only Indian citizens should vote.
The party plans to begin a second campaign phase after Diwali.
The BJP plans to begin a second phase of its campaign defending the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) after Diwali.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah challenged Congress to debate SIR in Parliament.
The BJP says its campaign has received public support and has helped counter the opposition’s criticism.
A survey commissioned by the BJP in eight cities found 72% approval for SIR, according to the party.
- Who
- The BJP is planning the next phase of its campaign. Amit Shah and Congress are central to the dispute.
- What
- The BJP plans to continue its campaign defending SIR and Shah challenged Congress to debate it in Parliament.
- When
- The second phase is planned for after Diwali festivities. Shah issued his challenge on Tuesday.
- Where
- The campaign is in India; Shah called for a debate in Parliament.
- Why
- The BJP says the campaign has helped counter opposition criticism and claims that SIR has public support.
BJP
Congress and its opposition allies
SIR
BJP
The BJP defends the exercise and says it is needed to ensure only Indian citizens vote.
Congress and its opposition allies
Congress and its allies are campaigning against the Election Commission and government over SIR.
Public debate
BJP
Shah says the BJP is ready to convene a special session to discuss SIR and challenges the opposition to take part.
Congress and its opposition allies
Not stated
Amit Shah challenged Congress to debate SIR in Parliament.
The BJP plans to begin the second phase of its campaign.
- Survey approval
- 72% approval for SIR, according to a BJP-commissioned survey
- Survey locations
- Eight cities
- Campaign phase
- The first phase is winding down; the second is planned after Diwali
- Proposed debate
- Shah said the BJP was ready to convene a special session in Parliament
What people are saying
We are ready to convene a special session to hold discussions on SIR. If you (opposition) have the courage, come and engage in a discussion before people of this country.
Simply carrying around a copy of the Constitution does not amount to supporting it. One's conduct must be constitutional.