Surjit Bhalla defends Election Commission amid protests against SIR
· India · Indian Express, Times of India
Surjit Bhalla argues in the Indian Express that the Election Commission has been more right than wrong regarding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Of the 58 million names removed in certain states, 51 million were justified removals of the dead, duplicates, or those who moved away permanently. Seven million names removed represent less than one percent of India's adult population. Bhalla criticizes the Opposition's protests as lacking common sense and being driven by protest for protest's sake. The article was published on October 16, 2026.
Why it matters
The debate affects public trust in electoral integrity and the legitimacy of ongoing political opposition movements in India.
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