Media report sparks controversy over SIR; Election Commission responds!

Media report sparks controversy over SIR; Election Commission responds!

An investigative report by *The Indian Express* has raised questions regarding the Election Commission, while the Commission itself has dismissed the report as baseless. The *Indian Express* report claimed that two Election Commissioners had lodged written objections on 14 occasions over the past 10 months concerning the ‘Special Intensive Revision’ (SIR) process. However, the Election Commission has categorically denied these claims. It rejected the report alleging internal differences among the Election Commissioners regarding the SIR, stating that all decisions taken over the past year were unanimous. The Commission noted that differing opinions and comments during deliberations are a normal part of the process in any institution, aimed at maintaining transparency and ensuring compliance with legal regulations.