Telangana BJP chief defends SIR, claims no conflict within EC
Ramchander Rao says the Opposition misrepresented the purpose of Form-6
N. Ramchander Rao, Telangana BJP president, defended the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and denied any internal conflicts within the Commission during a press conference in Hyderabad. He accused the Congress Party and its allies of spreading misinformation and creating a false impression of disagreements among Election Commissioners.
Rao stated that there were "no differences or conflicts" among the poll panel members and accused the Opposition of misrepresenting the purpose of Form-6, which is used for fresh voter enrolment. He questioned the Congress party's criticism of the electoral process, particularly its silence on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) when they secured victories in other states.
Rao also alleged that EC officials received post-retirement benefits and honours during Congress-led governments, while current appointments are made through a process involving the Leader of the Opposition and judicial oversight. He criticized the Congress Party for maligning Indian electoral institutions when U.S. President Donald Trump praised India's electoral system.
Rao defended SIR as a means to cleanse electoral rolls of bogus entries and protect the rights of genuine voters. He also condemned Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's recent remarks, accusing them of politically motivated division and demanding an unconditional apology.
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