Rajasthan BJP President, Madan Rathore, criticized State Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra’s remarks on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls during a press conference in New Delhi. Rathore accused Dotasra of spreading rumors and baseless allegations to create confusion among the public, labeling it as a political habit. He clarified that the SIR process is not new, citing instances of its implementation during Congress governments in various years.
Questioning Congress’ objection to the SIR process, Rathore highlighted the party’s alleged double standards. He emphasized that the objective of the SIR is to ensure the inclusion of eligible citizens in the voter list while removing ineligible individuals, denying any discrimination based on caste, religion, class, or community. Rathore defended the Election Commission’s impartial conduct of the SIR to strengthen democracy, dismissing allegations linking senior BJP leaders to the issue as false and fabricated.
Rathore criticized Congress for resorting to misinformation due to political frustration, lacking concrete issues or a positive agenda. He expressed the BJP’s confidence in constitutional institutions, including the Election Commission, cautioning the public against falling for Congress’ misleading propaganda. Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa also condemned Dotasra’s statements, asserting that the SIR process adheres to legal regulations, allowing citizens to file objections for thorough examination within the legal framework.
