JD(U) MLA Voices Opposition to Bihar’s SIR Project

Quick Summary

• JD(U) MLA Sanjeev Kumar expressed concerns about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Bihar,stating migrant workers may be excluded as their homes are often locked adn they cannot afford frequent travel to provide documentation.
• Election Commission (EC) claims 99% elector coverage, wiht reports of deceased voters (21.6 lakh),those who migrated permanently (31.5 lakh), and untraceable voters (1 lakh).
• Kumar doubts EC’s completeness, estimating at least 1% genuine voters being removed, calling for more time for revision.
• JD(U) MLC Khalid anwar contested the EC’s authority in removing names from voter lists but endorsed carrying out the SIR.
• AIMIM MLA Akhtarul Iman alleged discrimination against Muslims in Seemanchal region during SIR implementation; criticized it as a “Tughlaqi farman,” highlighting low possession of requisite documents among disadvantaged groups.
• Protests occurred over SIR exercise; police deployed water cannons against NSUI demonstrators outside Vidhan Sabha.
• JD(U) issued a show-cause notice to MP Giridhari Yadav over his public critique of the SIR process timing and documentation requirements.

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