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There is a ruckus over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list started before the assembly elections in Bihar. Opposition parties are protesting against it from Bihar to Delhi. However, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait has supported the Election Commission’s SIR process. Tikait has said that those who are from outside will have problems with this process.
What did Rakesh Tikait say?
Bhartiya Kisan Union spokesperson Rakesh Tikait supported the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) while giving a statement on the sidelines of a private program. He told the media- “Those who are from outside will have problems, those who are from there (Bihar) will not have any problem.”
Who is the number one Chief Minister?
Rakesh Tikait has described BSP chief Mayawati as the number one Chief Minister for farmers. He said- “Mayawati was the ‘number one Chief Minister’ for farmers. She had done better work for sugarcane farmers. Yogi Adityanath ji should also become number one by doing better work for the farmers.”
What is the purpose of SIR?
The Election Commission had issued a directive to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar on June 24 before the assembly elections in Bihar. According to the information given by the Election Commission, the purpose of this process is to ensure that the names of all eligible citizens are included in the voter list so that they can exercise their franchise.
What did the Election Commission say on the opposition to SIR?
Responding to the continuous protest of the opposition, the Election Commission said – “Should the Election Commission not fulfill its responsibility and allow those who have died earlier to vote? The Election Commission also asked whether people who have permanently shifted from Bihar should get the right to vote in Bihar? Should fake voters and infiltrators be allowed to vote? Should people who have shifted out of Bihar be given the right to vote at two places?
