Vaishnaw invites Congress to debate SIR in Parliament
In short
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw asked Congress to come to Parliament and debate the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls. He said the process has been used since 1947 and questioned Congress's changing stand on EVMs and ballot papers.
He also raised concerns about voter lists and citizenship. The remarks came after a padyatra with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma.
What the reporting says
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw invited Congress to debate the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Parliament. He said the SIR process has been followed since 1947 and questioned Congress's shift on electronic voting machines and ballot papers. He also raised concerns about voter list integrity and citizenship, following a padyatra with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma.
Why it matters
Ashwini Vaishnaw's invitation to Congress puts the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls into the political spotlight in Parliament. The minister said the process has been used since 1947 and linked the debate to concerns over voter list integrity and citizenship. The exchange also revisits Congress's previous stance on EVMs and ballot papers, making this a political and electoral administration issue.