By withdrawing objections, BJP admitted to misusing SIR process, says Satish Jarkiholi
Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi claims that the BJP is admitting to misusing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process by withdrawing objections against eligible voters. He alleges the BJP targeted deprived groups and communities for deletion from electoral rolls, but backed down after protests and FIRs.
Why it matters
This article highlights concerns about electoral integrity and potential voter suppression tactics in India, impacting democratic processes and the rights of vulnerable communities.
“Across the State, BJP workers are withdrawing the objections that they had filed against the inclusion of eligible voters under the Election Commission (EC) of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This clearly shows that the BJP is admitting that it was misusing the SIR exercise to target and delete voters from deprived groups and some communities,” Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi said on Monday.
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