Chidambaram Critiques Supreme Court's SIR Stance
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram criticized the Supreme Court's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) order, arguing it fails to address issues raised by West Bengal's government. He urges further directions to ensure democratic integrity. The Court extended the SIR process deadline, with the matter set to continue on February 25.
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Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has voiced his concerns regarding the Supreme Court's recent decision on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. He argues that the ruling neglects the grievances expressed by the West Bengal government and undermines democratic participation.
Chidambaram called for specific guidance from the Court to compel the Election Commission to resolve these issues, highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability in electoral roll revision. The Supreme Court has extended the deadline for objections, with the case slated for further hearing on February 25.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also criticized the SIR process, claiming it targets Bengal unfairly. Chidambaram underscored the need for a consultative template across states and warned of the potential disenfranchisement of minorities and internal migrants.
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