Why is BJP so enthusiastic about SIR?

Behind BJP's SIR enthusiasm is a complex equation of voter list control, citizenship politics and electoral strategy—opponents say it is 'Silent Invisible Rigging'.

🗳️ News Report

Why is BJP so enthusiastic about SIR?

Political tension is at its peak in West Bengal over the special revision project of the voter list SIR (Special Intensive Revision). Opposition parties are raising strong questions about the BJP's excessive enthusiasm and activity in this process. Trinamool Congress's Abhishek Banerjee has directly called it "Silent Invisible Rigging".

🔍 What is SIR?

- SIR (Special Intensive Revision) is a special initiative of the Election Commission, through which names are added, corrected and deleted from the voter list.
- This process involves house-to-house verification, where citizens' identity cards and residence proofs are checked.

🧭 What is the reason for BJP's enthusiasm?

1. Opportunity to control voter list: The opposition alleges that the BJP is trying to create its own preferred voter list through this process by “excluding real voters”.

2. Shadow of CAA and NRC: Abhishek Banerjee claims, “This process is not about inclusion, but exclusion”—he fears that SIR is being used as a preparation for the implementation of CAA.

3. Bihar example: According to Abhishek, voter cards have also been issued in the name of dogs in Bihar—showing this, he claims that the BJP is walking on the path of deceit with the voter list.

4. Internal divisions: There has also been a difference of opinion within the BJP due to the fear of excluding the names of Matua voters. A section of the party is worried that this process may affect their vote bank.

🗣️ Opposition reaction

- Trinamool Congress says, “SIR is actually a conspiracy to distort democracy.”
- Abhishek Banerjee has directly attacked the Election Commission as a “BJP agent”.
- CPM and Congress have called it a shadow of NRC.

📌 Concerns of the common man

- Many people are terrified of being left out if they do not have identity cards.
- Civil society says, “If this process is not transparent, voting rights will be taken away.”

🧾 Conclusion

SIR is no longer a mere administrative process—it has become the center of political debate. It is difficult to deny that the BJP’s enthusiasm is driven by citizenship politics and the strategy of controlling the voter list. This process raises questions about the future of democracy.