Opposition raises SIR concerns in Gujarat Assembly debate; Speaker allows limited discussion on exercise
Potential voter suppression during electoral roll revision raises serious concerns.
During a debate in the Gujarat Assembly, Congress and AAP MLAs raised concerns about alleged irregularities in the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, including the deletion of voter names. Arjun Modhwadia, Gujarat Forest and Environment Minister, argued that the State government has no authority to interfere with the Election Commission of India's (ECI) processes regarding voter list preparation and revision. However, Congress MLAs asserted that administrative flaws should be open for discussion as funds from the state treasury are used for SIR. The debate ended with the passage of the Gujarat (Supplementary) Appropriation Bill, 2026, despite opposition from the Congress and AAP.
1 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Activists and community leaders raised concerns that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise is being used to target marginalized communities and suppress opposition parties.
2 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
The Election Commission's SIR process has led to the deletion of thousands of names, particularly in Matua-majority seats, creating political tension in West Bengal.
— The Hindu
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Election Commission of India of a "nexus" with the BJP to disenfranchise voters through post-SIR roll deletions.
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