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Vote Theft Row: Kiren Rijiju Accuses Rahul of Not Respecting Constitution - The Statesman
The Supreme Court ordered the Election Commission of India to publish reasons for omission of 65 lakh voters after Bihar's Special Intensive Revision to ensure transparency and voter verification.
- The Supreme Court ordered the Election Commission to publish an accessible, searchable list online of nearly 6.5 million voters who were removed from Bihar’s draft electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision conducted on August 13, 2025.
- The court's order followed controversy triggered by Rahul Gandhi's allegations of vote theft and irregularities during the revision, which Union Minister Kiren Rijiju dismissed as 'drama' and accused Gandhi of disrespecting the Constitution.
- The Election Commission must display deleted voter lists with reasons at booth and district levels, accept Aadhaar and EPIC as valid ID proofs, and publicize the data widely through media and public notices.
- Justice Kant emphasized transparency to restore voter confidence and independence from political influence, noting that over 22 lakh deceased voters were found but their names were not disclosed, highlighting a serious dispute over deletions.
- The case is set for further hearing on August 22, 2025, with the Supreme Court monitoring compliance reports from Election Commission officers to ensure fairness in balancing electoral authority and citizens' right to vote.
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Vote theft row: Kiren Rijiju accuses Rahul of not respecting Constitution - The Statesman
Rijiju's remarks come after the Supreme Court's comment on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar which justified the poll panel’s revision of electoral rolls and acknowledged that Aadhaar cards are not conclusive proof of citizenship.
Supreme Court orders ECI to publish names, reasons for deletion of 65 lakh voters in Bihar
The Supreme Court on Thursday instructed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publicly release the names of approximately 65 lakh voters removed from Bihar’s draft electoral rolls, along with specific reasons for their deletion. The court directed that these details be uploaded on the websites of all district electoral officers in the state. In addition, the bench mandated that booth-wise lists be physically displayed at Panchayat Bhawans, …
SC orders ECI to publish list of omitted Bihar voters with reasons online
New Delhi, Aug 14: The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India to publish district-wise lists of around 65 lakh voters omitted from Bihar’s draft electoral roll after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Follow our WhatsApp Channel for the latest news, alerts & updates – Don’t miss out!These lists, to be posted on the websites of District Electoral Officers and the state Chief Electoral Officer, must specify reasons for dele…
Supreme Court directs ECI to publish list of 65 lakh omitted voters, accept Aadhar as ID proof: Three days of hearings overviewed
“If Poonam Devi has been omitted, she must know why”, notes Justice Surya Kant after three days of consecutive hearing in the challenge to Bihar’s electoral roll revision.
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