SIR 2.0: Election Commission dismisses allegations of ‘mass disenfranchisement’
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Why in news
The Election Commission (EC) submitted affidavits in the Supreme Court to refute allegations of 'mass disenfranchisement' by providing data on pre-filled enumeration forms and special revision processes.
Background
The EC reported that 95.65% of electors in Tamil Nadu and 99.77% in West Bengal received pre-filled enumeration forms. The commission has digitized 58.7% of the enumeration forms received to date.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyThe Election Commission (EC) is the body responsible for conducting special revisions of electoral rolls.
- Act / BillThe Representation of the People Act, 1950, grants the EC discretionary powers for special revision of electoral rolls.
- FactThe EC reported receiving and digitizing 58.7% of enumeration forms.
- FactThe EC refuted claims of up to 30% exclusion in West Bengal.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of periodic and special revisions of electoral rolls in ensuring inclusive and representative democracy in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Administrative efficiency: Digitization of enumeration forms to mitigate manual errors and data loss
- Demographic shifts: Addressing voter exclusion caused by rapid urbanization and internal migration
- Legal framework: Exercise of discretionary powers under the Representation of the People Act, 1950
Keywords: electoral roll · disenfranchisement · Special Intensive Revision · Representation of the People Act · digitization
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