Electoral Transparency in India
Electoral transparency in India hinges on credible voter rolls, open political finance and accountable election management; the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has spotlighted both the urgency and the pitfalls of large-scale data-cleanup exercises for voter lists.
Issues with Bihar SIR
- Legal and Constitutional Questions: Critics argue the SIR is arbitrary, exceeds statutory powers under RPA 1950/Rules 1960.
- Risk of Disenfranchisement: Large-scale deletions and strict proof requirements can wrongfully exclude genuine voters, especially migrants and poor households with limited documents, prompting strong judicial scrutiny.
- Documentation and Aadhaar Controversy: Initial exclusion of Aadhaar from the list of 11 acceptable documents to prove citizenship/residence ....
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