Opp’n files 82 objections against Bihar draft rolls as 4 days left
As the electoral process for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections gains momentum, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has been busy with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. On August 1, the ECI released the draft electoral rolls for Bihar, which has led to a flurry of objections and claims from political parties. According to the latest update, the CPI(ML) Liberation and RJD have filed 79 and three claims/objections, respectively, with the ECI.
The CPI(ML) Liberation, a left-wing political party, has been at the forefront of filing objections against the draft electoral rolls. The party has been actively involved in mobilizing its supporters and gathering information to identify errors and discrepancies in the rolls. The CPI(ML) Liberation has been critical of the ECI’s draft rolls, claiming that they are inaccurate and incomplete. The party has accused the ECI of deliberately excluding thousands of voters from the rolls, especially in rural areas.
The RJD, a prominent political party in Bihar, has also filed its share of objections against the draft electoral rolls. The party has been vocal about its concerns over the ECI’s handling of the SIR process, claiming that it is biased and flawed. The RJD has alleged that the ECI is trying to manipulate the electoral rolls to favor the ruling NDA government in Bihar.
It is worth noting that no other political party has filed any claims or objections with the ECI. This raises questions about the level of transparency and inclusivity in the electoral process. The absence of objections from other political parties may indicate that they are satisfied with the ECI’s draft electoral rolls, but it also raises concerns about the accuracy and completeness of the rolls.
As of August 28, the CPI(ML) Liberation and RJD have filed 79 and three claims/objections, respectively, with the ECI. The deadline for filing objections is September 1, and only four days remain for political parties and individuals to file their claims. The ECI has urged all eligible voters to verify their names on the draft electoral rolls and submit their objections, if any, by the deadline.
The SIR process is critical to ensuring the integrity and transparency of the electoral process. The ECI’s draft electoral rolls are based on the SIR process, which involves verifying the accuracy and completeness of voter lists. The SIR process is designed to update the electoral rolls and remove errors, discrepancies, and inaccuracies.
However, the SIR process has been marred by controversy and allegations of bias. The CPI(ML) Liberation and RJD have accused the ECI of ignoring complaints and anomalies in the SIR process. The parties have claimed that the ECI is deliberately trying to exclude certain voters and manipulate the electoral rolls to favor the ruling party.
The ECI has been under pressure to ensure the integrity and transparency of the electoral process. The SIR process is critical to maintaining public trust in the electoral system. The ECI must ensure that the electoral rolls are accurate, complete, and free from errors and discrepancies.
In conclusion, the CPI(ML) Liberation and RJD have filed 79 and three claims/objections, respectively, against the draft electoral rolls for Bihar. The deadline for filing objections is September 1, and only four days remain. The ECI must ensure that the electoral rolls are accurate, complete, and free from errors and discrepancies. The SIR process is critical to maintaining public trust in the electoral system, and the ECI must ensure that it is transparent, inclusive, and bias-free.
