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SIR aimed at helping BJP win polls, SC must stop bulk deletions: Sibal

The former Union Minister also alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls that is ongoing in various States is aimed at helping the BJP win elections

SIR aimed at helping BJP win polls, SC must stop bulk deletions: Sibal

Former Union Minister Kapil Sibal has called on the Supreme Court to halt the "bulk deletions" occurring under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process for electoral rolls. Sibal contends that the SIR is being manipulated to assist the BJP in their electoral pursuits. On X, he branded the process as "politics of exclusion," accusing "BJP agents" of targeting Muslims and pursuing bulk deletions. Sibal emphasized, "The Supreme Court must intervene to put a stop to this!"

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