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Key Points

Congress leader KC Venugopal has publicly questioned why Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is the only one supporting the Special Intensive Revision of the voter list. Meanwhile, another Congress leader clarified the party's position, stating they are not against the SIR process but its sudden implementation in Bihar. The party argues the Election Commission should have rolled out the revision nationally with proper advance notice. This criticism comes amid broader accusations from the Congress Working Committee about the weakening of India's democratic institutions.

Key Points: KC Venugopal Questions Kerala CM Vijayan Silence on SIR Voter List

  • KC Venugopal questions Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's unique support for the SIR voter list revision
  • Congress General Secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir clarifies the party is not against SIR itself
  • Mir argues the Election Commission should have implemented SIR nationwide after Lok Sabha polls
  • The Congress Working Committee accuses the BJP government of systematically dismantling democratic institutions
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Congress leader KC Venugopal questions Kerala CM's silence' over SIR

Congress leader KC Venugopal criticizes Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's support for SIR voter list revision, as Congress clarifies its national stance.

"Everyone opposes SIR, except the Chief Minister of Kerala, who continues to support it - KC Venugopal"

Kannur, September 26

Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal on Friday criticised Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's stance on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in the state.

Speaking to reporters, Venugopal mentioned that everyone opposes SIR, except Chief Minister Vijayan, who continues to support it.

"Everyone opposes SIR, except the Chief Minister of Kerala, who continues to support it," he said.

Apart from this, amid a row that erupted over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, Congress General Secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir said on Wednesday that the party will go among the people and ensure that no eligible voter is disenfranchised.

Mir stated that the Congress party is not against the SIR but is against its sudden implementation in Bihar. He added that if the Election Commission wanted to conduct SIR, it should have done so nationwide immediately after the Lok Sabha elections.

Speaking to ANI, the Congress leader said, "... Congress is not against the SIR. They (EC) should have done it nationwide after the Lok Sabha elections, and the people should have been given a specific time to prepare their documents... We will go among the people regarding this and make sure anyone more than 18 years of age should not lose their right to vote..."

Earlier, on Wednesday, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) targeted the BJP-led government during a meeting in Patna, accusing it of "systematically dismantling democratic institutions and constitutional values."

The CWC alleged that the Centre has weakened the Election Commission and other institutions, and investigative agencies such as the CBI and ED are being used to pursue personal vendettas.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Congress is making sense here. Sudden implementation in Bihar without proper preparation will disenfranchise many voters. EC should have done this systematically across India. 👍
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Sarah B
As someone living in Kerala, I appreciate that our CM is taking a different stand. Maybe he has valid reasons that others aren't considering. We should hear his side too.
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Arjun K
The real issue is ensuring no eligible voter loses their right. Political parties should work together on this instead of blaming each other. Democracy needs responsible behavior from all sides.
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Meera T
CWC's allegations about democratic institutions being dismantled are serious. If EC is indeed being weakened, that's dangerous for our democracy. Need bipartisan consensus on electoral reforms. 🇮🇳
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David E
Interesting to see how different states are handling this. Kerala and Bihar having different approaches shows our federal diversity. Hope the final outcome protects every citizen's voting rights.

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