SIR is a war on have-nots, says activist
Shiv Sundar, activist and writer, criticized the Election Commission of India's Systematic Intensive Revision (SIR) as a tool for disenfranchising voters. He argued that SIR is not about correcting electoral rolls but rather about excluding citizens, using it to create an "FIR" on 140 crore Indians. D.B. Gawani, retired professor, echoed Sundar's concerns, alleging that the BJP-led NDA government is undermining constitutional principles by aiming to reduce the number of eligible voters. He believes SIR will lead to further restrictions on civil liberties and erode democratic values.
16 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Election Commission of India suspended seven assistant electoral registration officers in West Bengal for misconduct and misuse of statutory powers.
— The Hindu
The Trinamool Congress accuses the Election Commission of violating a Supreme Court order by rejecting financial assistance documents for SIR hearings.
18 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses the Election Commission of India of violating Supreme Court directives by issuing instructions through WhatsApp during the Special Identification Roll exercise.
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