Assam Chief Minister Calls For Special Intensive Revision Every Five Years
· India · The Hindu, NDTV
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that India needs a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls every five years to check the infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals. Speaking in Guwahati on Sunday, October 12, 2026, he cited demographic shifts in Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal to justify his stance. He referenced former Union Home Minister Indrajit Gupta's statement from the late 1990s claiming Assam's voters' list included 30 lakh foreigners. Mr. Sarma also targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing the party of attempting to blackmail democratic institutions such as the Supreme Court and the Election Commission of India. The exact response from Congress leaders to these specific challenges has not been detailed.
Why it matters
Proposals to revise electoral rolls directly affect voting rights and citizenship verification processes across multiple states, carrying significant implications for national security and electoral integrity.
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