JD(U) MP Criticizes Election Commission's Voter List Review Process in Bihar
In a recent development, JD(U) MP Giridhari Yadav has voiced strong objections against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Review (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar. He criticized the one-month deadline for document submission as impractical, sharing his own experience of needing ten days to gather necessary paperwork. Yadav highlighted the challenges faced by migrant voters, including his son in the U.S., in meeting the signature requirements. He called for a more realistic timeframe of at least six months for the SIR process, emphasizing the need for the Election Commission to understand the local context better. His remarks have sparked discussions within his party and the broader political landscape.
| Jul 24, 2025, 14:41 IST
Criticism of Special Intensive Review in Bihar
In Bihar, the Janata Dal (United) MP Giridhari Yadav has faced criticism from his party regarding his stance on the Special Intensive Review (SIR) of voter lists. Fellow JD(U) MP Kaushalendra Kumar remarked that Yadav's opposition stems from his name being Giridhari Yadav. This response follows Yadav's strong objections to the Election Commission's handling of the SIR process in Bihar.
While addressing the issue in Delhi, Yadav expressed his discontent with the Election Commission's approach, claiming they lack practical knowledge of Bihar's history and geography. Speaking to a news outlet, he highlighted that the one-month deadline for document submission is unrealistic, sharing his personal experience of taking ten days to gather necessary documents.
Yadav also pointed out the challenges faced by migrant voters, including his own son residing in the United States, in meeting the signature requirements within the stipulated timeframe. He accused the Election Commission of implementing the SIR process without considering the ground realities and suggested that a minimum of six months should be allocated for this process.
He further criticized the Election Commission for its lack of practical understanding, stating, 'They are unaware of Bihar's history and geography. It took me ten days to collect all the documents. How can my son in America manage to sign within just a month? This SIR has been imposed on us without consideration. At least six months should have been provided for this... I am sharing my personal opinion; it doesn't matter what the party says... This is the truth. If I can't speak the truth, then why am I an MP?'
#WATCH | On JD(U) MP Giridhari Yadav speaking against Bihar SIR, JD(U) MP Kaushalendra Kumar says, "He is protesting because his name is Giridhari Yadav." pic.twitter.com/FSDD6HCxc2
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