SIR Row Explodes: NDA Allies Seek Answers From Election Commission Amid Growing Debate

NDA allies including Chirag Paswan, TDP and Upendra Kushwaha have sought clarity from the Election Commission over the SIR row, highlighting the need for transparency and voter confidence.

Post Published By: Sreeja Chowdhury

Updated : 26 September 2026, 2:57 PM IST

The report has also prompted Opposition demands for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar (Img: Pinterest)

New Delhi: The debate over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has intensified, with some NDA allies seeking further clarification from the poll body over concerns being raised around the exercise.

Leaders from parties including the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Rashtriya Lok Morcha have called for greater clarity, saying transparency is important to maintain public confidence in the electoral process.

Chirag Paswan seeks explanation from EC

Union Minister and LJP (Ram Vilas) leader Chirag Paswan said that whenever questions arise about a constitutional institution, providing clarification can help remove doubts among people.

Paswan stressed that addressing concerns should be seen as a way to strengthen trust in the electoral system rather than as a response to political criticism.

TDP and Kushwaha also demand clarity

TDP leader Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu and Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha also raised the need for clear communication from the Election Commission.

The leaders said that voters should have complete information about the process and that transparency helps maintain faith in democratic institutions.

SIR row sparks political debate

The controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision has become a major political issue, with opposition parties raising questions about the process and demanding answers from the Election Commission.

The poll body has maintained that electoral roll revisions are carried out according to legal provisions and are aimed at ensuring accurate voter lists.

EC defends decision-making process

The Election Commission has said that discussions and different views among members of a multi-member institution are part of the normal decision-making process.

The commission has maintained that its decisions are taken through established procedures and that the electoral process remains transparent.

Focus remains on voter trust

As the political debate continues, the issue of transparency and public confidence in the electoral system has remained at the centre of discussions.

NDA allies’ call for clarification has added another dimension to the ongoing debate over the SIR exercise and the functioning of the Election Commission.