Opposition attacking EC over SIR to mask poll defeats, displaying ‘peak hypocrisy’: BJP
The BJP has accused opposition parties of hypocrisy for criticizing the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The party claims the opposition only objects to the process in states where they face electoral losses.
Why it matters
Reflects the ongoing political tension regarding the integrity of electoral processes and institutional trust in India.
The BJP on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) accused opposition parties of displaying "peak hypocrisy" by attacking the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that they back the same exercise in states where it suits them politically but oppose it elsewhere to create an excuse for electoral defeats.
The article focuses heavily on the BJP's perspective and quotes their spokesperson, framing the opposition's actions as hypocritical.
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