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Kerala CM Vijayan warns: ECI’s SIR move could erode democracy

The Statesman Siliguri

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October 29, 2025

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday expressed concern over the Election Commission of India’s decision to carry out Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state among other regions.

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Calling ita serious challenge tothe democratic process, he said the ECI’s move raised doubts about the poll panel's intention.He warned that the move could undermine public trust in the electoral system.

While the Constructional validity of the Bihar SIR is under the consideration of the Supreme Court, the same extending to other states cannot be viewed as aninnocent act, he said.

The Kerala chief minister pointed out thatthe Commission is preparing tobasethe revision on voter lists from 2002 to 2004, instead of the existing rolls which would violate the Representation of the People Act, 1950, and the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.

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