Is SIR Managed by BJP led Central Government?
Is SIR Managed by BJP led Central Government? Question appears to refer to whether the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government is influencing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of voter lists in India, managed by the Election Commission of India (ECI). This has sparked intense controversy, with opposition parties alleging political manipulation, while the ECI and BJP defend it as a routine transparency measure. Below, I'll break down the evidence from recent reports, official statements, and public discourse as of November 30, 2025. Allegations of BJP Influence Opposition parties (Congress, TMC, SP, DMK, RJD, CPI(M)) claim the BJP is pressuring the ECI to delete names of "unfavorable" voters (e.g., minorities, migrants, Dalits, backwards) to rig upcoming elections. Key claims: · Targeted Deletions : In Bihar, 6.5 million names removed, allegedly hitting Muslim-majority areas and opposition strongholds. RJD's...