Will SIR process in Bihar be cancelled? Supreme Court's remark sparks reactions, final hearing on this day
The Supreme Court has made an important statement regarding the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) process of voter list in Bihar. During a hearing on Monday, the court said it cannot show favoritism when discussing the Bihar SIR. Whatever decision is made will apply to the entire country. The court expressed confidence that the Election Commission of India is following the law and rules in Bihar.
The Supreme Court also said that if it finds any wrongdoing in how the Election Commission handled the Bihar SIR process, the whole process could be canceled. They have scheduled October 7 for the final arguments on the validity of the SIR process in Bihar.
Why This Ruling Matters
This ruling is important because the Election Commission has said the SIR process would be carried out for the entire country. EC held a meeting on September 10, where officials announced that elections for five state assemblies will take place next year. Therefore, a nationwide Voter List Revision Campaign could start in the coming months of 2025.
During the meeting, Chief Electoral Officers suggested ways to ensure that all eligible citizens are included in the voter list and that no ineligible people are added. They emphasized making it easy for eligible citizens to submit the necessary documents. It's important to note that assembly elections are scheduled for Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal in 2026.
Prakash Kumar Pandey