SIR completes one year: Nearly six crore names deleted so far
The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has resulted in the deletion of nearly six crore names over the past year. The process has faced significant opposition and legal challenges, though the Supreme Court has upheld its constitutional validity.
Why it matters
The mass deletion of voters raises significant concerns regarding democratic participation and the potential for disenfranchisement, especially when linked to social welfare benefits.
The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls , which has so far led to the deletion of nearly six crore voters and triggered acrimony between the Opposition and the Election Commission, has completed one year as the poll roll cleanup exercise continues in 19 States and Union territories.
The article balances the Election Commission's stated goals with the concerns raised by the Opposition and activists.
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