Dinesh Sharma emphasised that free and fair elections are possible only when the voter list is accurate and transparent. He considered that the people opposing the SIR are opposing the need for transparent elections.
"Election Commission continues to think that with its brazen non-response to genuine concerns of vote manipulation, they will be able to escape accountability. But deep dive into every constituency is consistently showing vote scam," Chaturvedi posted on X.
Earlier, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose welcomed the Election Commission's move to hold the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision in 12 States and Union Territories on Monday.
"SIR was done in Bihar. What difference did it make? Was anyone's name struck off? A few people did face difficulties. BJP can try all it wants, but they might want to delete someone's name, scare someone and bother someone. But if people turn against you, do any SIR or FIR, there will be
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will conduct the second phase of Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls across 12 States and Union Territories, with the final voter list to be published on February 7, 2026. The first phase of the SIR was conducted in Bihar in September, ahea
However, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on Monday, that separate orders for Special Intensive Revision of the voter list will be issued for Assam as the State has separate provisions under the Citizenship Act. "Under the supervision of the Supreme Court, the checking of ci
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Monday welcomed the Election Commission's second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and said the exercise will help correct errors in the voter list.
Following the Election Commission of India's (ECI) announcement of the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 States and Union Territories, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal has scheduled a press conference on Tuesday at 6 pm.
Speaking to the reporters, Bhupesh Baghel said, "The announcement of SIR in Chhattisgarh has been made, but the Election Commission should tell how many Bangladeshis have been identified in Bihar... how many people have been excluded? Because through SIR, these people are talking about dr
Uttar Pradesh Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party chief Om Prakash Rajbhar on Monday welcomed the Election Commission's decision to conduct the second phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in 12 States and Union Territories, including UP.
Separate orders for Special Intensive Revision of the voter list will be issued for Assam as the State has separate provisions under the Citizenship Act, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on Monday.
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa on Monday thanked the Election Commission after the announcement of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in 12 states and Union Territories.