A group of Opposition MPs has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, requesting an immediate discussion in Parliament on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls underway in Bihar. The signatories include key leaders such as Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress Deputy Leader Gaurav Gogoi, DMK’s TR Baalu, Supriya Sule from NCP (SP), RSP’s N K Premachandran, SP’s Lalji Verma, TMC’s Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Arvind Sawant, and RJD’s Abhay Kumar.
In their letter, the MPs expressed serious concern over the timing and conduct of the revision process, especially with assembly elections in Bihar just months away. “Such an exercise, this close to elections, is highly unusual,” they wrote, adding that the Election Commission has signaled its intent to carry out similar revisions in other states as well.
Citing widespread unease over the transparency and motivation behind the move, the MPs stressed that the matter warrants immediate parliamentary attention. They also pointed out that the issue had been repeatedly raised during the ongoing session and brought up at the recent all-party meeting held on July 20.
“Although the Government has indicated openness to discussing all issues, including this one, no date has been set so far,” the letter stated.
The lawmakers argued that any overhaul of the electoral rolls has direct consequences for voter rights and the integrity of elections. A formal discussion in the Lok Sabha, they said, would offer members a chance to seek accountability and clarity.
They urged the Speaker to allocate time for a focused debate on the matter without further delay.
Meanwhile, the Opposition continues to stage protests in both Houses, alleging that the EC’s revision drive is part of a political agenda to exclude voters in Bihar ahead of the upcoming polls. They have been demanding dedicated time in Parliament to address the issue.
