Citing the Bihar Assembly election results, where the removal of nearly 60 lakh voters became a major flashpoint, the CPI(M) has warned that Kerala could face similar large-scale disenfranchisement if the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral roll continues unchecked.

With these concerns at the forefront, the state government and the CPI(M) have moved the Supreme Court seeking intervention.

What CPI(M) said

CPI(M) state secretary MV Govindan said the SIR process, as implemented, poses a serious threat to the integrity of the upcoming local body elections . He questioned the Election Commission’s (EC) claim that 80 per cent of voter enrolment forms had been distributed, arguing that even in Kerala, the exercise was far from efficient.

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