Supreme Court verdict on SIR raises more questions than it answers, says Congress
The Congress party expressed disappointment with the Supreme Court's ruling on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, stating it raised more questions than it resolved. They criticized the Election Commission of India for its handling of the SIR process, citing concerns over its timing and execution. Congress leaders emphasized that while the court upheld the SIR's constitutional validity, it failed to address significant issues raised during the proceedings.
- ▪The Supreme Court acknowledged the constitutional validity of the SIR but raised numerous questions.
- ▪Congress leaders criticized the Election Commission for the rushed and flawed implementation of the SIR.
- ▪The Supreme Court's ruling stated that the determination of citizenship lies with the Ministry of Home Affairs, not the Election Commission.
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The Congress on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) said although the Supreme Court acknowledged the constitutional validity of the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) of electoral rolls, its verdict raised more questions than it answered.The Congress disagreed with the verdict and said legal sanction could confer prima facie legitimacy to the SIR but it could not cure the "malice in implementation".Congress senior spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said the issue was always a matter of substance and intent but never of form, and the party had questioned the mode, manner, timing and style in which it was carried out by the Election Commission of India (ECI).ALSO WATCH Watch: Supreme Court upholds EC’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls"The Supreme Court has indeed acknowledged the constitutional…
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