‘Mass disenfranchisement’ allegations are an attempt to politicise SIR, EC tells Supreme Court
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Election Commission of India (ECI) refuted allegations of 'mass disenfranchisement' during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, asserting the claims are politically motivated.
Background
The ECI describes the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) as a 'purification exercise' to ensure accurate voter lists. The process includes claims-and-objections stages to allow for the scrutiny and correction of errors.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyElection Commission of India (ECI) is the body responsible for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
- FactThe SIR process includes specific 'claims-and-objections' stages for public scrutiny and error correction.
- FactThe ECI maintains that the SIR process involves participation from both political parties and individual electors.
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
- Procedural integrity: Balancing the 'purification' of voter lists with the right to suffrage
- Transparency mechanisms: Role of claims-and-objections stages in preventing arbitrary disenfranchisement
- Institutional autonomy: ECI's role in resisting political narratives during electoral administrative processes
Keywords: Electoral Integrity · Disenfranchisement · Purification Exercise · Transparency · Constitutional Mandate
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