Mumbai, 25 January: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam has dismissed the opposition’s allegations regarding the Special Summary Revision (SIR) process, stating that the Election Commission is effectively removing fake voters from the electoral rolls. He accused the opposition of obstructing this process unnecessarily.
Nirupam explained that the SIR was first implemented in Bihar, where around 60 to 67 lakh names were deleted from the voter list during elections. He emphasized that none of those affected raised objections at that time, indicating the process was thorough and well-executed.
He further said that the same procedure is now being followed in other states, including West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. According to him, the opposition is raising the issue merely to create debate. During the Bihar SIR, fake and duplicate voter names were removed. The Election Commission has announced that the names deleted will be made publicly available in digital format. If any voter feels their name was wrongly removed, they have the option to appeal.
The Shiv Sena leader also highlighted that despite such transparent arrangements, the opposition continues to make false accusations of vote rigging and questions the Election Commission‘s methodology. He noted that in Uttar Pradesh alone, about three crore fake voter names were removed. The Commission has provided an opportunity for objections from those whose names have been cut. Nirupam accused the opposition of pursuing their own agenda to prevent the establishment of a proper and fair system through SIR.
Addressing Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s recent remarks, Nirupam described them as filled with excessive hatred. He pointed out that Governors appointed by the Centre have faced hostility from some state governments. He cited the instance of the Tamil Nadu Governor, who was forced to leave an assembly session mid-way due to a boycott, and was subjected to repeated harassment.
Nirupam reminded that India operates under the Constitution, which envisions a federal republic where states have their own rights. When the Centre appoints a Governor, that person acts as the state’s head, and it is the state government’s responsibility to respect the Governor’s views. However, he observed that Governors in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal have been disrespected and insulted by the respective state governments.
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