CEC Gyanesh Kumar defends SIR, says it led to ‘purest’ electoral lists
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, asserting it produced the most accurate voter lists globally. He emphasized that the process involved extensive oversight and aimed to ensure fair elections by removing ineligible names. Kumar's remarks followed a Supreme Court ruling that upheld the validity of the SIR exercise amidst opposition criticism.
- ▪Gyanesh Kumar stated that the SIR led to the world's most accurate voter lists.
- ▪The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the SIR exercise, emphasizing its role in free and fair elections.
- ▪Over 1.1 million officials were involved in the SIR process, ensuring transparency and oversight.
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar defends SIR, says it led to ‘purest’ electoral lists Gyanesh Kumar defended the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, calling it the world's most accurate voter list, despite opposition criticism.Updated on: May 31, 2026 2:27 AM ISTBy Harsh Yadav, New DelhiShare viaCopy link Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on Saturday that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls had produced the world’s accurate voter lists, dismissing Opposition’s criticism of the exercise, days after the Supreme Court upheld its validity.Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar speaks during the 2nd National Conference of Counsels Representing the Election Commission of India, in New Delhi on Saturday (ANI)Inaugurating the second National Conference of ECI…
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