US Edition
ADR Moves Supreme Court Against ECI’s Directive to Bihar Voter Roll Revision, Cites ‘Risk of Mass Disenfranchisement’
- On June 24, the Election Commission of India directed a thorough update and cleaning of Bihar's electoral lists in preparation for the Assembly elections scheduled later this year.
- The order aims to remove ineligible names triggered by migration, urbanization, eligible new voters, and inclusion of foreign illegal immigrants but has faced legal challenges.
- The SIR requires 2.93 crore voters, about 37% of Bihar's 7.89 crore electorate, to submit documentary proof of eligibility amid concerns over inadequate notice and difficult documentation rules.
- Legal challenges brought forward by activist Yogendra Yadav and a prominent electoral reform group contend that the Special Intensive Revision unfairly shifts responsibility onto marginalized voters, potentially leading to the disenfranchisement of millions.
- The matter is anticipated to be taken up by the Supreme Court shortly, while the Election Commission intends to finalize and publish the electoral rolls by September 30, asserting its commitment to comply with all constitutional requirements throughout the revision process.
15 Articles
15 Articles
NGO ADR moves SC over revision of Bihar electoral rolls: ‘No reason for such a drastic exercise in a poll-bound state’
The Association for Democratic Reforms plea said the move lacks due process, and will disenfranchise lakhs; onus of being on voter list shifted from State to citizens
ADR moves Supreme Court against ECI’s directive to Bihar voter roll revision_ cites ‘risk of ...
The Supreme Court is hearing a plea against the Election Commission of India's order for a Special Intensive Revision of Bihar's Electoral Roll, claiming it may disenfranchise millions. ...
Yogendra Yadav moves SC against ECI's Bihar voter list revision, alleges arbitrary disenfranchisement
Political analyst and election reform advocate Yogendra Yadav has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to conduct a “Special Intensive Revision” (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar. The move comes amid growing concerns that the revision could lead to mass disenfranchisement ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. The PIL, filed under Article 3…
Supreme Court Challenge: Bihar's Electoral Roll Revision Controversy
Supreme Court Challenge: Bihar's Electoral Roll Revision Controversy New Delhi - The Association of Democratic Reforms has taken legal action against the Election Commission's directive for a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, slated for state polls later this year.The organization argues that the new revisions could unjustly disenfranchise voters, claiming violations of constitutional Articles 14, 19, 21, 325, and 326, as w…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 33% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
