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SPECIAL INTENSIVE REVISION (SIR) AND ELECTORAL ROLLS Why in the News? Passport Issue: Journalist R. Rajagopal allegedly faced delays in passport renewal after his name was deleted from the electoral roll during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal, raising concerns about voter disenfranchisement. Supreme Court Context: The issue has reignited debate on whether …
Read MoreSupreme Court, Electoral Rolls and Democratic Accountability Syllabus: GS-2: Constitutional Bodies, Transparency & Accountability, Representation of People’s Act Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s judgment on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has sparked intense debate regarding voting rights, judicial oversight, and the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI). …
Read MoreAadhaar Accepted in SIR, Citizenship Proof Excluded Why in the News ? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed states that Aadhaar will be accepted as an identity document in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, following the Supreme Court’s order. However, Aadhaar will not serve as proof of citizenship, highlighting the …
Read MoreEC Clarifies No Separate Draft Roll Omission List Why in the News? The Election Commission (EC) informed the Supreme Court that it is not legally required to prepare or share a separate list of names missing from draft electoral rolls, responding to a plea by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). EC’s Stand on Draft Electoral …
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