Election Roll Revision Sparks Controversy: Giriraj Singh Defends EC

Union Minister Giriraj Singh has dismissed opposition concerns over the Election Commission's ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls, highlighting a lack of constitutional understanding among critics.

Speaking in Parliament, Singh emphasized that the EC's actions are constitutionally mandated efforts to maintain the integrity of Indian electoral rolls and ensure all eligible citizens are rightfully included.

The opposition claims that the revision process may disenfranchise eligible voters, a charge Singh refutes, asserting that the focus is solely on verifying Indian citizenship and authenticity of documents, and questioning the opposition's motives for their objections.

(With inputs from agencies.)