Opposition Parties Stage Third Day of Protests Over Election Commission's Voter Roll Review

Opposition parties continued their protests at Parliament for a third day against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls. They allege the exercise is aimed at voter manipulation ahead of upcoming elections. Congress MPs have filed motions to suspend Parliament rules to discuss these concerns.

For a third consecutive day, opposition parties gathered at Parliament's premises, raising voices against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by the Election Commission, alleging voter manipulation. The parties have persistently moved adjournment motions, demanding a discussion within the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha since the monsoon session commenced.

Key figures such as Rahul Gandhi of the Lok Sabha and leaders from various parties, including Samajwadi Party and Congress, have consistently participated in these protests. Concerns are intensifying over the SIR's potential nationwide implementation, especially in states like Bihar and West Bengal, which are set for upcoming elections.

With allegations of the revision being a guise for voter disenfranchisement, several Congress MPs have moved to suspend regular proceedings under Rule 267 to highlight these issues. They emphasize the challenge faced by socio-economically vulnerable groups due to migration and document issues, fearing potential electoral manipulation.

(With inputs from agencies.)