Electoral Rolls
Opposition protests special intensive revision on parliament winter session day 2
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On the second day of India's Parliament Winter Session 2025, opposition leaders protested against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to move the Central Excise Amendment Bill for passage amid ongoing demands for debate. The session, the shortest since 1952, has seen disruptions and walkouts over key issues.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to the Chief Election Commissioner criticizing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging it has led to 77 deaths and aims to exclude voters. She highlighted the lack of sensitivity in the hearing process and urged corrective actions.
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The draft electoral rolls for Puducherry, following the Special Intensive Revision, show more than 103,000 names removed, reducing the total electorate to 918,111. This revision, part of a nationwide effort, identified deceased voters, those who shifted or were absent, and duplicates. Eligible individuals can file claims and objections until January 15, 2026.