Takeaways from Bihar SIR should guide ECI
The Tribune Editorial: Allegations of ‘vote chori’ and other malpractices should be countered with hard evidence, not partisan comments.
Updated At : 07:09 AM Oct 29, 2025 IST
THE Election Commission of India (ECI) has set the ball rolling for the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which will cover around 51 crore voters in nine states and three union territories. The poll panel has given itself just three months to complete this exercise, which will face a slew of challenges, going by the prolonged controversy over the Bihar SIR. There is no quarrel with the stated objective of ensuring that every eligible voter makes it to the rolls and every ineligible one’s name is struck off. However, the sharp reaction of Opposition parties underscores the urgent need for transparency, neutrality and accountability during the entire process.
