Pinarayi Vijayan Slams Election Commission’s Voter List Revision Plan In Kerala, Calls It 'Threat To Democracy'

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Pinarayi Vijayan says the Election Commission’s voter list revision challenges the democratic process.

He argues using 2002–2004 rolls violates electoral laws and raises doubts about intent.

The SIR exercise is planned in 12 states ahead of 2026 assembly elections.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday sharply criticised the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kerala and several other states, saying the move poses a “serious challenge” to the democratic process.

What is the SIR plan of Election Commission?

According to PTI, the Election Commission announced that a Special Intensive Revision of voter lists will be carried out between November and February across 12 state