Opposition Demands SIR Debate: Will Logjams Hit Winter Session?

The demand over the discussion on the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls dominated the all-party meeting called by the government today ahead of the winter session that begins tomorrow.

Opposition parties demanded a detailed discussion in parliament and raised concerns over alleged overwork and deaths of booth level officers (BLOs). The Election Commission has extended SIR timelines by seven days across 12 states and Union Territories, prompting questions from multiple parties about the feasibility of the original schedule.