Voter List Revision Sparks Heated Debate in Bihar Assembly
A fiery exchange erupted in the Bihar Assembly between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. The debate focused on the requirement of 11 documents for voter registration, raising concerns over its impact on poor and migrant populations.
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A raucous session unfolded in the Bihar Assembly as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Opposition Leader Tejashwi Yadav locked horns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists.
Tejashwi vocally challenged the necessity for 11 documents in the revision form, posing significant hurdles for the state's impoverished citizens. In a fiery rebuttal, Nitish reminded him of the past governance under his parents, dismissing him as inexperienced. He cited substantial governmental efforts for marginalized groups, contrasting sharply with RJD's past performance.
Tejashwi further spotlighted the voter list revision's adverse implications for economically disadvantaged groups and Bihar's large migrant populace. While the Election Commission defends the move as a measure to ensure electoral integrity, opposition members decry it as potentially disenfranchising and partial, with their protest carried visually through black attire.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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