ECI SIR results in 13.37 crore deletions across 30 States and Union Territories
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims + Mains·
Electoral roll integrity and judicial oversight: a relevant GS2 topic on democratic processes.
Why in news
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar launched a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) resulting in 13.37 crore deletions across 30 States and Union Territories.
Background
The SIR process resulted in 65 lakh deletions in Bihar, 6.57 crore in Phase 2, and 6.15 crore in Phase 3. The Supreme Court of India upheld the SIR despite objections from Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.
Facts for Prelims
- PostGyanesh Kumar: Chief Election Commissioner of India
- FactTotal deletions across 30 States and Union Territories: 13.37 crore
- FactPhase 2 deletions: 6.57 crore
- FactPhase 3 deletions: 6.15 crore
- FactBihar deletions: 65 lakh
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) conducted by the Election Commission of India, consider the following statements:
- The Supreme Court of India rejected the SIR process due to objections from Commissioners.
- The SIR process resulted in a total of 13.37 crore deletions across 30 States and Union Territories.
- The deletions recorded in Bihar during the SIR process amounted to 6.57 crore.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)2 only
- (b)1 and 3 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (a) 2 only — Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The Supreme Court of India upheld the SIR despite objections. Statement 3 is incorrect: The deletions in Bihar were 65 lakh.
For Mains
Q. Examine the significance of periodic electoral roll revisions in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Ensuring accuracy of voter lists to prevent duplicate entries or fraudulent registrations
- Institutional autonomy: Balancing the Election Commission's executive powers with judicial oversight
- Logistical scale: Challenges in managing large-scale data deletions across diverse geographical regions
Keywords: Electoral Roll · Special Intensive Revision · Democracy · Data Integrity · Judicial Oversight
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