Election Commission Defends SIR in Supreme Court

The Election Commission defended its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar before the Supreme Court, asserting the process is fair and lawful. Senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi emphasized the necessity of the revision, which hasn’t occurred in nearly 20 years, citing demographic shifts and stricter citizenship criteria. The Supreme Court is currently reviewing petitions that challenge the legality of this electoral roll revision. The outcome may significantly impact future elections in the state.

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