Election Commission Defends SIR Process, Announces Voter Outreach Measures Amid Political Row
The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a detailed press note on September 26, 2026, asserting that its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) schedules were approved unanimously by all three commissioners. The statement aimed to counter allegations from the Congress party and opposition that internal dissent existed within the poll body. The ECI also announced new measures to assist voters, including home visits by Booth Level Officers and extended deadlines for claims in Delhi and Maharashtra. While the BJP hailed the clarification as definitive, the Congress dismissed it as insufficient and maintained its demand for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
