SIR: Oppn questions EC's intentions

Some Opposition parties Monday questioned the intentions of the Election Commission behind holding the second phase of special intensive revision of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union Territories, and asserted that names of eligible voters should not be deleted.

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Questioning the exercise, the Congress said the poll body's intentions and credibility were under suspicion as neither the voters nor the opposition were satisfied with it.

The BJP, however, slammed the Congress and called the Opposition a "herd of dissatisfied souls",alleging that they are targeting the poll panel over voter-list revision to find an excuse for their "impending losses" in upcoming polls.

The Election Commission will conduct phase two of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union Territories between November and February, including in poll-bound West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Pondicherry, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced at a press conference here. With the announcement sparking sharp reactions, the Congress alleged that the second phase of SIR is a "conspiracy against democracy" and a plot to "snatch away" the rights of the people.