Bihar's Electoral Roll Revision Sparks Controversy Over Alleged Election Rigging

The political landscape in Bihar has been rocked by allegations from the Congress party accusing the Election Commission of engaging in a deliberate effort to rig upcoming elections through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Rahul Gandhi has openly charged the Commission with functioning as an 'Election Chori branch' under BJP influence.

The controversy ignited further when media figures like Ajit Anjum reported on the revision exercise. Anjum, whose reportage has sparked notable discussion, has been accused of inciting communal tension, an allegation he denies. Congress leaders assert the SIR is disenfranchising millions, prompting both public disquiet and legal challenges.

In defense, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar lauded the process as a measure to clean up the voter list, a statement issued even as the Supreme Court examines the program's implications. The contentious atmosphere underscores the deepening rift between opposition parties and election authorities.

(With inputs from agencies.)