Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Hawa Mahal, Swami Balmukundacharya Maharaj, refuted Congress leaders’ allegations about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, labeling them as unfounded and deceptive. He emphasized that the Election Commission of India (ECI), an impartial constitutional body, is overseeing the SIR process to ensure the accuracy and cleanliness of voter lists. The primary goal of this revision is to eliminate duplicate entries, names of deceased individuals, and ineligible outsiders from the voter registry.
Swami Balmukundacharya Maharaj highlighted that the Election Commission conducted by-elections in Rajasthan transparently, resulting in victories for both the BJP and Congress. He criticized Congress for opposing the SIR, suggesting that their resistance is driven by concerns over illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants losing their voting rights. The BJP MLA challenged Congress’s stance on taking action against those unlawfully benefiting from government programs.
The BJP representative stressed that questioning the integrity of constitutional bodies is irresponsible and emphasized that only the Election Commission has the authority to modify the voter list. He reassured that legitimate voters need not worry, as their names will not be removed if they provide valid documentation. Swami Balmukundacharya Maharaj urged Congress leaders to collaborate in refining the electoral rolls, stating that supporting fake voters contradicts national interests.
Highlighting discrepancies in voter records within the Hawamahal Assembly constituency, Swami Balmukundacharya Maharaj pointed out numerous irregularities, such as voters registered at non-existent addresses and individuals aged over 100 listed as residents despite not living there. He condemned fraudulent practices that include bogus voting, multiple registrations in different states, and illegal beneficiaries, emphasizing the necessity for corrective measures to uphold democracy.
