Akhilesh Yadav attacks UP government over SIR, calling it covert NRC work. He questions detention centers, criticizes EVMs, and demands ballot paper elections, urging Election Commission to restore faith in India’s democratic process.
Questions Raised on SIR, Allegations of NRC-like Work
New Delhi: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav launched a strong attack on the ongoing Special Electoral Roll Revision (SIR) campaign in Uttar Pradesh.
He alleged that it is not a genuine SIR but rather a covert operation to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC). He specifically questioned the need for detention centers. Akhilesh Yadav asked why detention centers are necessary for those whose names are not included in the SIR.
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He believes this indicates that the tasks that could not be openly carried out under the NRC are now being implemented under the guise of the SIR.
Akhilesh Yadav criticized the fact that documents like Aadhaar cards are not being accepted in the SIR process. He pointed out that Aadhaar cards contain secure and documented fingerprints, iris scans, and all other details, yet they are not being accepted.
During the discussion on election reforms in the Lok Sabha SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav says that there is not vote-chori, there is vote dacoity. If an unbiased election is held, you will not win a single seat, he asserts.#AkhileshYadav #LokSabha #ParliamentWinterSession… pic.twitter.com/sGF7lqQ0Is
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He argued that such actions clearly demonstrate that the SIR is essentially functioning as an NRC.
Akhilesh Yadav leveled serious allegations against the Election Commission. He claimed that the Election Commission is not impartial and is acting at the behest of the government.
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Citing the example of past elections, he alleged that the administration and police worked to ensure the BJP's victory in the Rampur Lok Sabha by-election, while the Election Commission failed to take action against any official.
Discussing electoral reforms, Akhilesh Yadav reiterated his demand for elections to be conducted using ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
“If Germany and the US can vote on paper ballots, why is India using only EVMs?” asks SP chief Akhilesh Yadav during the discussion on election reforms in the Lok Sabha.#AkhileshYadav #LokSabha #ParliamentWinterSession #ElectionReforms@yadavakhilesh @samajwadiparty pic.twitter.com/Igif1QWXTQ
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He argued that developed countries like Germany, Japan, and the United States still use ballot papers in their democratic processes. He questioned why India is adopting EVMs when technologically advanced countries are not.
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Akhilesh Yadav stated that electoral reforms can only be successful if people's faith in democracy increases. He emphasized that the opposition's grievances should not be ignored, the Election Commission should be independent and fearless, and it should not favor the interests of any particular ideology.
