Clarity from Election Commission Dispels Opposition Myths, Says Santosh Suman
Santosh Suman addresses opposition claims, affirming Election Commissions decisions are consensus-based and transparent.
Patna, September 26 (Daily Kiran) : Patna, September 26 — Santosh Kumar Suman, the national president of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) and Bihar’s Minister for Minor Water Resources, stated that recent clarifications from the Election Commission have unveiled the truth behind opposition allegations regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
Suman emphasized that the Commission’s decisions are institutional, made by consensus among all three election commissioners, rather than the result of any single individual’s input. He asserted that questioning the integrity of this constitutional body based on internal discussions or suggestions is inappropriate.
He also clarified that there have been no changes to Form-6, and a separate contract for SIR has been established. The Commission has committed to sharing meeting agendas in advance and releasing minutes, which Suman described as steps toward enhancing transparency and accountability. He pointed out that cleansing the voter list is vital for democracy, as it is crucial to protect the names of eligible voters while also identifying ineligible or fraudulent entries.
Suman urged the opposition to present their views based on the Election Commission’s clarifications and factual information, rather than fostering political confusion. He warned that undermining the credibility of a constitutional institution like the Election Commission is not in the interest of democratic governance. While political differences exist, he stressed that all parties must responsibly cooperate to ensure the transparency of the electoral process and the integrity of the voter list.
This statement follows the Election Commission of India (ECI) addressing rumors of internal disagreements. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi convened a full commission meeting in New Delhi.
In a detailed press release accompanied by a photo of the three commissioners, the ECI addressed allegations concerning its internal operations, the SIR process, voter registration, and its technical systems.
This announcement came just days after reports surfaced claiming that Sandhu and Joshi had raised objections regarding several decisions and orders related to the SIR process. These reports ignited significant political controversy, prompting opposition parties to question the Commission’s operations and demand greater transparency.
