Upendra Kushwaha Calls for Clarity from Election Commission Amid SIR Controversy

New Delhi, September 25 (Daily Kiran) : New Delhi, September 25 — Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Review (SIR), Rajya Sabha MP and National Lok Morcha leader Upendra Kushwaha has urged the Election Commission to provide clarity on the matter. He expressed concern that confusion among the public has significantly increased due to the issues related to SIR.Kushwaha stated that the Election Commission should issue an immediate clarification to alleviate this confusion. In a post on the social media platform X, Kushwaha remarked, “The public is facing considerable confusion regarding the SIR-related issues. It is essential to address this topic. The Election Commission must promptly clarify the correct situation to clear up the confusion.” His comments come at a time when political tensions surrounding SIR and the functioning of the Election Commission are escalating.The Congress party has been vocal, staging protests across various regions, including Delhi, Punjab, Chandigarh, and Odisha, demanding the resignation and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Youth Congress members marched in Delhi, calling for the chief election commissioner's resignation, while in Chandigarh, Congress activists attempted to surround the Election Commission office. Several party leaders and workers were detained during these protests.The Congress party alleges that there has been a large-scale removal of voters' names from the electoral rolls during the review process, although these claims have been contested by other parties. Additionally, a public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court demanding an independent investigation into the alleged irregularities in the Election Commission's operations. In a press note released on September 23, the Election Commission rejected the portrayal of internal disagreements as institutional conflict, stating that internal objections and written comments are part of the established process, and decisions are made by majority vote in a multi-member constitutional body.