SIR Protests Spread: Opposition Challenges EC, BJP Defends Process

The Opposition-BJP face-off over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls intensifies, with both sides trading claims over voter deletions, public support and the Election Commission's role. While the BJP says the Opposition should follow due process and seek a meeting with the CEC, the Opposition alleges large-scale disenfranchisement and demands greater accountability from the poll panel. Meanwhile, protests over the SIR issue are spreading beyond Delhi, with demonstrations planned in Bengaluru and again in the national capital.