The opposition has voiced strong criticism of the move, with the ruling Trinamool Congress TMC in West Bengal alleging that the exercise will "snatch the voting rights of voters"
Khera's remarks came after the Mahagathbandhan released its election manifesto on Tuesday. He said the document is centred on the welfare of Bihar and reflects the alliance's commitment to the people.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee reiterated that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was a way to exclude voters from the voting list and deprive them of their voting rights. He said that if the voting rights of genuine voters are snatched in West Bengal then one lakh people
Speaking to reporters, Azmi said, "I support that. 'Vote chori' has been done. Rahul Gandhi has produced all the data. Even in our areas, hundreds are votes are cast from outside. The Election Commission is not working on this properly. I support this rally, but I am not a member of this
"The Election Commission of India's decision to implement a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters list in Kerala and other states is a direct challenge to the democratic process," the Kerala CM said in a statement.
As the Bihar Assembly elections draw closer, the political fight in the state is intensifying with sharp exchanges between leaders. Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Monday advised All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi to focus on his Hyderabad strongho
A crucial consultation meeting, chaired by DMK Party Chief and Chief Minister MK Stalin, was held at Anna Arivalayam, Chennai, earlier today to discuss SIR Phase 2.
Kumar stated that the Congress party has been opposing the procedure; however, it was not accepted by the judiciary. He noted that Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body and has the authority to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Bihar President Dilip Jaiswal on Monday launched a scathing attack on the opposition, saying that the 'Mahagathbandhan' of the INDIA alliance will engage in 'jumlebazi' for one week as they do not have any other issue.
West Bengal's Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, has raised concerns about the voter lists, alleging that they contain many dead and fake voters ahead of the special intensive revision (SIR) in West Bengal.
Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) National President Mukesh Sahni asserted that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar cannot be given the responsibility of the state as he is struggling with health issues. He also urged voters to give young politicians a chance to take over.
Speaking to reporters at an election rally in Madhubani, the Jan Suraaj founder claimed that the voters are moving beyond fear-driven choices between Nitish Kumar-BJP and Lalu Yadav-RJD, offering a leaderless, caste-neutral alternative focused on Bihar's youth.