The Election Commission of India is set to hold a crucial meeting Wednesday with Chief Electoral Officers from all states and Union Territories to discuss the nationwide implementation of the Special Intensive Revision process of electoral rolls.
The meeting, to be chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar along with other senior election commissioners, will take place in the national capital.
While several issues related to election preparedness, voter list accuracy, and transparency are on the agenda, the primary focus will be on rolling out the Special Intensive Revision process nationwide.
The SIR process is aimed at streamlining electoral roll revision by identifying and removing duplicate or deceased voters and ensuring the timely inclusion of new eligible voters.
The Commission has said the initiative will enhance transparency, improve the accuracy of voter databases, and strengthen the integrity of the electoral process.
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The decision to discuss a nationwide rollout follows the recent implementation of the SIR process in Bihar, which has triggered political controversy.
Opposition parties, including the RJD, Congress, CPI, CPM, TMC and SP, have accused the Commission of bias by allegedly deleting large numbers of voters, particularly from marginalised communities. The controversy has further heightened political tensions in the poll-bound state.
With major elections due next year in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, the Election Commission appears determined to standardise the revision process across all states to avoid inconsistencies and allegations of partiality.
Sources within the Commission said the meeting will also take into account feedback from the drive in Bihar and consider adjustments to ensure fairness, transparency and uniformity in the Special Intensive Revision process going forward.
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