Maharashtra BJP Chief Ravindra Chavan Targets Thackeray Brothers Over SIR, Raises Questions On Electoral Integrity

Mumbai: Maharashtra BJP leader Ravindra Chavan has launched a strong criticism of the Thackeray brothers regarding their objection to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Chavan urged political parties opposing the SIR to answer critical questions concerning electoral integrity and democracy's protection. He shared a video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah explaining the SIR procedure in Parliament, countering the Thackeray brothers' stance through their 'Garjana Morcha'.

The BJP state president questioned the involvement of suspected illegal immigrants in the electoral process and the potential for electoral impropriety, challenging opponents of SIR to clarify their stance before criticizing the exercise. "Will democracy remain safe?" Chavan asked, pointing out that if infiltrators decide who becomes the Prime Minister or Chief Minister, democracy would be jeopardized.

He also wondered if voters should be permitted to cast ballots at multiple locations and if the names of deceased citizens should continue to appear on electoral rolls. Over 1,500 young individuals attending a VHP-led conference in Sion voiced support for Hindu unity and nation building, while Chavan's remarks were made amid political tensions over the electoral roll revision exercise.

The BJP defended the move as essential to maintaining election integrity, while opponents questioned the process. Chavan invoked Shah's parliamentary remarks to shift the discussion towards electoral transparency and the necessity of accurate and irregular-free voter lists.