Quraishi Criticizes Election Commission Over Voter Roll Revision
The article alleges the EC is violating citizens' constitutional right to vote.
S.Y. Quraishi, former Chief Election Commissioner, criticized the Election Commission over its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, stating it focuses on exclusion rather than inclusion and has disturbed free and fair elections. He said being registered as a voter is a constitutional right but the current process makes it seem like a favor granted by the EC. The SIR exercise in 16 states and three Union Territories involves 36.73 crore voters, with Quraishi asserting that previous methods were more effective without causing mass exclusion.
15 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Congress delegation urged the Election Commission to extend the SIR deadline in Telangana due to slow progress and voter outreach challenges.
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Former Chief Election Commissioner Quraishi criticizes the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process for its focus on exclusion and disruption of free and fair elections.
— Indian Express
The Election Commission of India extended the electoral roll revision schedule in Punjab, with draft rolls published on August 13 and final rolls on October 12.
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