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Introduction: ECI Not at Fault if SIR Aim Same Across Bihar Seats The Supreme Court has clarified that the Election Commission of India (ECI) cannot be blamed for conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) across the entire state of Bihar if the reasons for initiating the exercise are uniform across all constituencies . This observation came while hearing multiple petitions questioning the legality and constitutionality of the SIR process being implemented in Bihar. Understanding the SIR Exercise: Not a Routine Revision The bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi noted that this is not a routine annual updation of electoral rolls , but a special revision permitted under the Representation of the People Act, 1950 (ROPA). The Court stated that any process conducted by the ECI that is fair and transparent cannot be interfered with unless it is shown that the ECI lacks the legal authority to do so. Petitioners' Key Argument: SIR as an Unconst...

KTR Urges Rahul Gandhi to Walk the Talk on 'Paanch Nyay' Background: The Supreme Court's Ruling on Defection On July 31, the Supreme Court delivered a significant verdict reinforcing constitutional accountability in cases of political defection. The ruling has ignited political tensions in Telangana, where the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has accused the ruling Congress party of engineering mass defections to consolidate power.

ECI Responds to Allegations with Formal Invitation In a significant development, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has invited Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for an official interaction to address his recent allegations of rigging in the Maharashtra Assembly elections , held in 2024. The invitation, confirmed by official sources, was sent via email on June 12 and also physically delivered to Gandhi’s residence . The move comes in response to public accusations made by the senior Congress leader regarding irregularities in the electoral process , particularly in the Nagpur South West constituency —represented by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis . Rahul Gandhi’s Key Allegations Rahul Gandhi, in a series of public statements and a detailed post on social media platform X, has alleged the following: The voter list in Nagpur South West constituency witnessed an 8% growth within just five months . Certain polling booths saw a surge of 20–50% in registered voters. ...