Both NDA, Oppn hail SC observation on Bihar SIR

Both the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition grand alliance welcomed the Supreme Court's observation in a batch of petitions challenging the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, calling ita victory for their respective stance.

- HT Correspondents

While the BJP said the top court allowing the Election Commission of India to continue with the SIR was a “setback” to the opposition parties, the RJD termed the court’s suggestion that the poll body should allow Aadhaar cards, voter-ID cards and ration cards as valid during its electoral roll revision exercise “a victory for crores of people of Bihar”.

“We welcome the decision of the honourable court... On one hand, they (opposition) claim to have faith in the Constitution, on the other hand, they insult constitutional institution,” deputy chief minister Vijay Sinha said.

His BJP colleague and fellow deputy CM Samrat Chowdhary also welcomed the top court's order. “No one interferes with the work of EC. We give suggestions,” Chowdhary said.