Election Commission denies voter list tampering allegations amid opposition claims and media reports.
🗳️ EC Denies Allegations of Voter List Tampering in Bihar
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has firmly rejected allegations by multiple opposition parties that it manipulated the voter list in Bihar during the ongoing revision process.
In its affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, the poll body emphasized that it was only fulfilling its constitutional duty of ensuring accurate electoral rolls by removing fake or duplicate voters.
“We are constitutionally bound to maintain clean and accurate voter rolls. The removal of fake voters is being carried out lawfully and transparently,” the Commission stated.
📜 What Is the SIR (Special Intensive Revision)?
The controversy stems from the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The process involves:
- ✅ Verifying voter details
- ✅ Deleting names of ineligible voters (duplicates, deceased, or fake)
- ✅ Adding new eligible voters to ensure fair elections
However, opposition parties have alleged that the SIR is being misused to delete genuine voters, particularly from certain communities.
📰 EC Questions “Misleading Media Reports”
The Election Commission also criticized a section of the media for running misleading stories about the SIR process.
According to the Commission, such reports have spread confusion among voters, despite the revision being carried out under clear legal guidelines.
⚖️ Case Before the Supreme Court
The matter reached the Supreme Court after opposition parties filed petitions challenging the process. They claim:
- Names of genuine voters are being removed
- The revision process lacks transparency
- It could affect free and fair elections in Bihar
The Supreme Court is yet to give its verdict, but the EC has maintained that the revision is being done fairly, without political bias.
✅ Bottom Line
The Election Commission insists it is removing only fake voters as part of its constitutional responsibility, denying any wrongdoing. With the Supreme Court hearing underway, the final outcome will determine how Bihar’s voter list is revised ahead of future elections.
Disclaimer
This report is based on official statements and ongoing legal proceedings. The case is sub judice, and further updates may alter the context.
