Election Commission? Find out what the SIR controversy is about.
Election Commission? Find out what the SIR controversy is about. Report | October 1, 2026 Political controversy has intensified once again regarding the revision of India's electoral rolls. A section of the opposition parties has raised several questions against the Election Commission concerning the process of verifying and revising the voter list through the 'Special Intensive Revision' (SIR) exercise. Against this backdrop, the INDIA alliance has announced a nationwide 'Save Democracy March' from October 2 to October 8. Plans have also been announced for opposition MPs to march towards the Election Commission's office on October 6, followed by a meeting with the President. Key demands from the opposition parties include the resignation of the current Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, and a reconsideration of the SIR process. They have also demanded the use of ballot papers in future elections. However, these demands reflect the stance of pol...