EC Switches to Damage Control Mode After Facing Flak Over SIR
The Election Commission announced a series of measures addressing concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls across the country, including stopping physical hearings for unmapped voters. The poll body emphasized that decisions came after reports of rift within the EC and have the approval of the full commission. The Congress party urged the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognizance of the voter enrolment process under CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Key Points
- The Election Commission announced remedial measures following criticism over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- Physical hearings for unmapped voters or those with logical discrepancies have been stopped.
- The declaration attached to Form 6 is now mandatory only during the current SIR process.
- The Congress party urged the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognizance of the voter enrolment process changes.
Exam Facts
- CEC: Gyanesh Kumar
- Form 6 is used for fresh voter registration.
- The SIR process was completed in 20 States and Union Territories.
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