Concerns and Challenges Arise Over India's Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in India has faced criticism and resistance from civil society and officials, including a West Bengal electoral officer who resigned over procedural flaws. In Assam, eviction drives displaced over 50,000 families, mainly Bengali-origin Muslims, leading to voter list hearings due to address changes. Officials assert these hearings are not aimed at deleting names but ensuring accurate voter registration. Concerns persist over the SIR's impact on electoral integrity and citizenship determination.