Sikkim BJP Pressures SKM on Electoral Revision under Article 371F

The Sikkim BJP has called on the SKM government to implement a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state's electoral rolls under Article 371F. This demand is to ensure the protection of indigenous rights. The push follows an SKM MP's parliamentary remarks supporting SIR for accurate voter records.

The Sikkim BJP has intensified efforts urging the local government, led by the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), to initiate a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) under Article 371F, a constitutional clause safeguarding the rights of indigenous populations in the state.

Calls for SIR escalated after SKM MP Indra Hang Subba highlighted the initiative in the Lok Sabha, underscoring its constitutional significance for Sikkim.

State BJP President DR Thapa reaffirmed this demand, citing potential anomalies in electoral rolls due to high voter turnout and stressing the legal framework provided by prior state-specific acts and orders.