The Congress party has praised the Supreme Court’s recent order regarding the revision of voter rolls in Bihar, calling it a significant step towards transparency and accountability.
New Delhi: The Congress party expressed its approval on Thursday regarding the Supreme Court’s order concerning the special intensive revision of voter rolls in Bihar. The court directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish the names and reasons for the omission of approximately 65 lakh voters, a move that Congress described as both courageous and a beacon of hope.
Jairam Ramesh, Congress General Secretary and media in-charge, took to X (formerly Twitter) to commend the Supreme Court’s decision. He stated, “The Supreme Court has just upheld the Constitution of India in a categorical, convincing, and courageous manner.”
Ramesh also criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), suggesting that the party’s leadership has been detrimental to the Republic. He remarked, “It is a long struggle to rescue our Republic from the machinations of the Prime Minister and his drumbeaters.” He emphasized that the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue represents a significant first step towards restoring democratic integrity.
The Supreme Court’s directive mandates that the Election Commission make public the list of voters whose names appeared in the 2025 voter list but were omitted from the draft list. This information is to be made available on the websites of district electoral officers across Bihar, organized booth-wise, and can be accessed using the voter’s Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) number.
Furthermore, the court instructed the Election Commission to provide reasons for each voter’s non-inclusion in the draft roll. It also called for extensive publicity regarding the display of this list, which should be disseminated through widely circulated newspapers in Bihar. Additionally, the information will be broadcast on Doordarshan and various radio channels.
The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of transparency, stating that if district electoral officers maintain social media accounts, they should also post public notices on those platforms. These notices will inform aggrieved voters that they can submit claims along with a copy of their Aadhaar card.
Moreover, the court ordered that booth-wise lists of the 65 lakh omitted voters be displayed on notice boards at each booth-level office in panchayat offices. This initiative aims to ensure that the public has easy access to the lists and the reasons for omissions, further promoting accountability in the electoral process.
Overall, the Supreme Court’s ruling has been hailed by the Congress party as a crucial step towards ensuring electoral transparency and protecting the rights of voters in Bihar.
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