Controversy Over Intensive Revision of Bihar's Electoral Roll: CPI(ML) Liberation Speaks Out
- On June 28, the Election Commission of India launched a special intensive revision of Bihar's electoral rolls, requiring nearly 2.93 crore voters to submit proof before year-end assembly elections.
- The Election Commission of India cited rapid urbanisation, migration, fresh voters, non-reported deaths, and illegal immigrants as reasons prompting SIR with a one-month deadline, contrasting the two-year 2003 revision.
- The Election Commission states that out of 7.89 crore Bihar voters, 4.96 crore need only submit a new form, while 2.93 crore must provide birth and parental documents.
- Opposition parties, including the INDIA bloc, condemn the ECI's Bihar voter revision as undemocratic, vowing to oppose and challenge the process, with Pawan Khera calling it a political tool for BJP.
- The Election Commission of India plans to extend the same voter list revision method nationwide, positioning Bihar as a potential flashpoint in upcoming elections.
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Owaisi Writes to EC over Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in Bihar, Says It Will Have 'deleterious Effect' on Electors
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Speaking to ANI, the AIMIM chief said, "Our request to the Election Commission of India is that we want a detailed explanation on the concerns which we have highlighted in the written representation which we have sent to the Election Commissioners." India News | Owaisi Writes to EC over Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in Bihar, Says It Will Have 'deleterious Effect' on Electors.
Controversy Over Intensive Revision of Bihar's Electoral Roll: CPI(ML) Liberation Speaks Out
CPI(ML) Liberation has raised objections with the Chief Election Commissioner over a special intensive revision of Bihar's electoral rolls. They argue that this one-month exercise could disenfranchise millions, as electors unable to furnish documents may be removed. The party compares it to Assam's lengthy NRC process.
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