SIR voter list chaos: Former CEC O. P. Rawat on India's election crisis | Frontline

In this episode of Frontline Conversations, former Chief Election Commissioner Om Prakash Rawat speaks about the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the growing controversy around large-scale voter deletions across several States. Drawing on his experience at the helm of the Election Commission of India (ECI), Rawat examines the legal basis of the SIR, the administrative pressures on Booth Level Officers, and the unintended consequences of placing a heavy burden of verification on voters themselves. He flags serious concerns over arbitrary deletions, logical discrepancies, and the fear and confusion the process has generated among ordinary citizens. Highlights: -Why the current SIR has led to unusually high voter deletions -The burden placed on voters and booth-level officers -Legal limits on demanding proof of citizenship -NRC fears and how SIR differs from Assam’s NRC -Risks to electoral credibility if eligible voters are excluded -The need for a more liberal, voter-friendly approach Perfect for those interested in: -Electoral reforms and voter list revisions in India -The functioning and credibility of the ECI -Voter disenfranchisement and democratic rights -SIR controversies in UP, Bihar, and other States Credits: Host: Soni Mishra Camera: Vedaant Lakhera and Vitasta Kaul Editing: Razal Pareed Producers: Kavya Pradeep M and Mridula Vijayarangakumar Subscribe to Frontline: https://frontline.thehindu.com/online... Follow us on: Facebook -   / frontlineindia   Twitter -   / frontline_india   Instagram -   / frontline.magazine   LinkedIn -   / frontline-magazine-b12921295