US EditionRahul Gandhi to Ignite SIR Debate in Lok Sabha Amidst Allegations of Discrepancies
Opposition led by Rahul Gandhi criticized the voter list revision for alleged misuse and pressure on officials during a 10-hour parliamentary debate on election reforms.
- On December 9, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will open a 10-hour debate on the Election Commission's SIR, with both Houses discussing the issue.
- Opposition leaders argue the SIR is being misused and demand answers, with Opposition parties led by Congress alleging voter deletions and Rahul Gandhi citing 16 Booth Level Officers' deaths in three weeks.
- Sanjay Singh, Aam Aadmi Party MP, filed a Rule 267 notice to prioritise the SIR debate, while Amit Shah is expected to open the Rajya Sabha discussion, including 'Vande Mataram'.
- With the Winter Session running through December 19, Rahul Gandhi is expected to sharpen criticism while the Government prepares counterarguments, and Both Houses will address broader election reforms.
- Observers point out a clash between India's software capabilities and the Election Commission of India's paper-heavy processes described as a 'jungle of paper' during the Winter Session commencement, December 1.
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Parliament To hold 10-hour Debate On SIR; Rahul Gandhi To Open Discussion In Lok Sabha
The Aam Aadmi Party’s Sanjay Singh has also submitted a notice under Rule 267 seeking suspension of business to prioritise a discussion on the SIR exercise underway in Uttar Pradesh.
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