Election discussions are gaining momentum again in Bihar these days, but this time the matter is not about voting machines or rallies but about the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) process of the voter list. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has directly accused the Election Commission of working at the behest of the BJP. On the other hand, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has expressed serious concern over the unexpected increase in applications in the districts of Seemanchal.
What is SIR and why did it become an issue?
SIR Special Intensive Revision, is a special process in which the Election Commission updates the voter list. Its purpose is to keep the right voters in the list and remove fake names. But this time this process is under question, because there is a smell of political intentions behind it.
Tejashwi Yadav’s direct allegation: Election Commission on BJP’s script
Tejashwi Yadav has alleged that the Election Commission is working according to a pre-prepared list on the instructions of BJP and Prime Minister Modi. He said that democracy is being murdered and this is the real concern, not the SIR process.
Supreme Court’s advice was also not respected?
Tejashwi claims that the Supreme Court had advised the Election Commission to give a public clarification, but the Commission did not hold a single press conference. This further deepens the suspicion that there is a lack of transparency somewhere.
INDIA Block’s strategy: Opposition united
Tejashwi Yadav said that the opposition alliance INDIA Block will hold a meeting at Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence in Delhi on July 19. All opposition parties have been requested to attend it. The purpose of this meeting is to show unity on the SIR issue.
Can lakhs of names be removed from the voter list?
Tejashwi made a shocking claim that he has received information that preparations are underway to delete the names of 12 to 15 percent of voters from the voter list. If this is true, then it raises a big question on the fairness of the election process.
Samrat Choudhary’s concern: Record-breaking applications in Seemanchal
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has expressed concern over the unexpected increase in applications under SIR in Seemanchal region, especially in Kishanganj district. He said that 10 times more applications are coming for residential certificate.
Is this a sign of infiltration?
Samrat Choudhary’s indication was clear that this increase in Seemanchal may not be just a local need but may be part of a bigger plan. Issues related to citizenship and national security may heat up once again.
Panic or truth in the language of the opposition?
While Tejashwi Yadav is calling it a murder of democracy, the BJP is considering it as the panic of the opposition. BJP leaders say that RJD has lost faith in its vote bank, so it is accusing the commission.
Question before the public: Whom to trust?
The big question before the public caught in this controversy is whether they should believe in the impartiality of the Election Commission or the statements of political parties. Transparency of a process like SIR is very important, because the roots of democracy are linked to it.
What next? – Eyes on the Election Commission and the meeting on July 19
Now all eyes are on the meeting of opposition parties on July 19 and the possible response of the Election Commission. It will be interesting to see how the Commission shows transparency on this issue and what strategy the opposition adopts.
Conclusion:
Bihar politics has once again come to a boil over the SIR process. While Tejashwi Yadav is calling this entire incident a conspiracy against democracy, Samrat Chaudhary is considering it a matter of administrative concern. This time the general public is moving forward with the hope of transparency and impartiality, not just speeches and promises Now it is the responsibility of the Election Commission to come before the public and clarify the situation so that the upcoming elections are fair and trustworthy.
