Supreme Court Raises Questions on Bihar SIR Process. Seeks Clarification from Commission on Non-Disclosure of Names of 2.2 Million Deceased Voters. Discussion on Democracy and Transparency.
Delhi: The Supreme Court has raised significant questions during the hearing of petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The Court inquired why the deaths of 2.2 million people in Bihar were not disclosed at the booth level. This question is considered crucial regarding transparency and accountability in the matter.
The Question of 2.2 Million Deceased Voters
The Supreme Court clarified that the news of deceased individuals' names being on the voter list is serious. The court wanted to know why there was no information or disclosure at the local level despite such a large figure. This case has become significant concerning the transparency of the election process and the rights of citizens.
Importance of the SIR Process
The purpose of the Special Intensive Revision or SIR process is to make the voter list accurate. It involves removing the names of deceased individuals and adding new voters. The Supreme Court also pointed out that the SIR process is essential for strengthening democracy. Through this, it is ensured that only eligible voters can vote in the election.
Basis of the Petitions
The petitions challenging the SIR process in Bihar alleged that the voter list includes the names of many deceased individuals. The petitioners claimed that the process is not entirely transparent and that it could affect the electoral process. The Supreme Court took this claim seriously and demanded an investigation.
Supreme Court Seeks Clarification
The Supreme Court has sought clarification from the Election Commission as to why information was not shared at the booth level despite the deaths of 2.2 million people. The court said that if such a large number of deceased voters are on the voter list, this information should be shared with local authorities and the public.
